Protecting People
Strengthening Processes
Elevating Organisations
Frontline teams face conflict daily. FinCor Consulting provides certified training that helps staff respond with calm, confidence, and control. Our programmes blend behavioural psychology, duty-of-care standards, and practical communication tools.
Clearer compliance, reduced risk, and confident teams.
Comprehensive Solutions
Integrated consulting services for security, operations, and strategic growth.
Security Management
Comprehensive security strategy, risk assessment, and operational management for enterprise organisations.
Strategic Advisory
Executive-level consulting on operational efficiency, organisational development, and business transformation.
Professional Training
Industry-leading security training programmes, IFPO ATP certified courses, and leadership development.
Process Optimisation
Technology integration, workflow improvement, and systems thinking for sustainable organisational growth.
About FinCor Consulting
Specialist training and advisory service supporting organisations that want safer workplaces, stronger communication, and more resilient frontline teams.
Our work spans retail, hospitality, healthcare, education, logistics, transport, public services, and any environment where staff engage with the public.
Our approach blends academic insight with real-world operational experience. Every programme is practical, evidence-based, and designed for immediate implementation.
110,000+
IFPO Certified Professionals
Europe
International Standards
Certified
Evidence-Based Training
"...you get the service you tolerate..."
Meet the Founder
Finbarr McCarthy CPP, MSI, CSSM, Dip FC Psych, F.ISRM, M.Sec.I.I.
Founder, FinCor Consulting • Co-Chair, IFPO Europe • Director, Security Institute of Ireland • Multiple OSPA Award Winner
With over 25 years in senior leadership roles, Finbarr has built and led scalable security programmes across complex, high risk environments. His experience spans corporate, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and data centre operations, working with multicultural and multi regional teams at senior and frontline levels.
He brings a practical, problem solving mindset to ambiguous situations, applying a risk based, intelligence led approach to help organisations strengthen systems, meet regulatory obligations, and operate with confidence. His work supports compliance with international standards including GDPR and ISO 27001, while maintaining operational clarity and accountability.
Alongside consulting and training, Finbarr is deeply committed to developing the next generation of security professionals. He serves on the Ireland Advisory Board of the International Foundation for Protection Officers, is Director at the Security Institute of Ireland, chairs the IFPO Executive Committee Europe, and has previously held leadership roles with ISRM and ASIS Ireland.
His guiding principle is simple: we do what's right, not what's easy. This commitment to integrity and professionalism underpins every engagement.
Internationally Certified Training
Evidence-based programmes designed for real-world frontline challenges
Boundaries & Balance
A core de-escalation programme teaching staff how to stay regulated, communicate clearly, and resolve conflict early. Covers perception, aggression triggers, amygdala response, behavioural cues, emotional overload, and safety communication.
Key Topics Covered:
- Perception & Aggression Triggers
- Amygdala Response & Emotional Regulation
- Behavioural Cues & Early Warning Signs
- Safety Communication Techniques
Suitable for: Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Education, Banking, Customer Service Centres, Local Government, Social Services, and Public-Facing Teams
Protective Response
Advanced training for higher-risk roles. Focuses on situational awareness, threat recognition, safe movement, lawful breakaway techniques, and ethical defensive response.
Key Topics Covered:
- Situational Awareness & Threat Recognition
- Safe Movement & Positioning
- Lawful Breakaway Techniques
- Ethical Defensive Response
Ideal for: Security Personnel, Healthcare Emergency Departments, Transport Hubs, Retail Loss Prevention, Mental Health Services, Prison Officers, and High-Risk Public Services
Custom Training Solutions
Need specialised training for your organisation? We design bespoke programmes tailored to your specific security challenges and operational requirements.
Digital Toolkit
On-demand conflict management resources for internal training and onboarding programmes.
Conflict Risk Assessment
A practical self assessment to help organisations identify conflict and response gaps before they become incidents.
This free assessment highlights weaknesses in communication, boundaries, and frontline response that often go unnoticed until something goes wrong. Designed for leaders and managers, it provides clear insight into where focused improvement will have the greatest impact.
How FinCor Consulting Supports Organisations
If these challenges feel familiar, you are not alone. Many organisations are experiencing similar pressures. The difference lies in how you respond.
Clarify boundaries and expectations for staff and customers
Build practical conflict management and de-escalation skills
Align policies, supervision, and environments with frontline reality
Turn incident experience into structured learning and improvement
Ready to Strengthen Your Team?
Join over 500 organisations that trust FinCor Consulting to protect their frontline teams and enhance workplace safety.