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PilotagePro for private security

Private security is a sector where profitability plays out contract by contract, and where productive payroll represents the bulk of costs. A drift in the productive headcount-to-revenue ratio, a poorly calibrated contract, or weak cash management can weigh heavily on profitability. PilotagePro is the business performance management tool designed for private security company leaders. It is deployed with several members of the Sécuristes de France network, a long-standing partner of Pérenne.

The pilot challenges specific to private security

  • Personnel costs are structurally very high. 70 to 85% of revenue on average. The slightest drift in the average hourly rate immediately impacts margin.
  • Contracts are long and binding. A contract poorly calibrated on hours or hourly rate can erode margin for months or years. Without monthly per-contract tracking, the leader discovers the issue too late.
  • The shortage of qualified officers weighs on costs. Recruitment, training, and retention generate hidden costs that are not in financial statements but weigh on margin per site.
  • Customer payment terms are long. Particularly with large accounts and the public sector, which often impose payment terms exceeding 60 days.

Key indicators every private security leader should track

Profitability per contract
Monthly revenue generated less direct attributable costs (officer hours, supervision, equipment). Ranking by profitability to arbitrate the portfolio.
Productive payroll-to-revenue ratio
Central sector indicator. Healthy target: 60 to 70% depending on the service mix. A 2-point drift can tip a company from profit to loss.
Average hourly rate invoiced
Invoiced revenue divided by hours sold. A degradation across contracts signals a weakening of negotiating power.
Margin per guarded site
For permanent guarding contracts. Identifies structurally unprofitable sites.
DSO and receivables by client type
Real DSO is often higher than perceived. Track by large account / public sector / SME to adapt collection actions.
90-day projected cash flow
Particularly critical given the weight of monthly payroll against long customer payment terms.

How PilotagePro addresses private security challenges

PilotagePro is designed to make the analytical profitability of a private security company readable day-to-day. You track your contracts, your hours, your productive payroll - PilotagePro turns these operational data into a living economic read: profitability per contract, payroll-to-revenue ratio, average hourly rate, margin per guarded site, projected cash flow. You are accompanied in the onboarding and reading of your numbers to arbitrate pricing, contract portfolio and HR policy - by a Pérenne Réseau consultant, your chartered accountancy firm if it distributes PilotagePro, or an outsourced CFO. PilotagePro is a long-standing partner of Sécuristes de France, which distributes the tool to its members.

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Frequently asked questions

Is PilotagePro integrated with Sécuristes de France solutions?+

Yes. Pérenne (formerly OSEYS) is a long-standing partner of Sécuristes de France. PilotagePro is deployed with several network members and benefits from dedicated support for private security companies.

Does the tool handle the specific collective agreements of the security sector?+

Yes. The Prévention-Sécurité collective agreement (IDCC 1351) and its specifics (night, Sunday, public holiday premiums, bonuses) are configured at installation to enable a precise calculation of the real hourly cost per contract.

How does the tool track one-off event contracts?+

Event contracts are tracked as specific assignments with their own profitability. PilotagePro consolidates one-off assignments in a separate category to enable a comparative analysis of permanent and event contracts.

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