COST SAVING SOLUTIONS – EXPLORE

An automotive leader was seeking an experienced Head of Financial Accounting to report directly to the CFO. This highly technical role required a qualified CA (SA) with a manufacturing background and the ability to work from the HQ, located in a less accessible area of Cape Town—significantly narrowing the candidate pool. The client wanted top talent without the high fees typically associated with a bespoke search and needed a cost-effective solution to identify and attract the most suitable candidates in the South African market.

The ideal solution was EXPLORE, our fixed-fee search service. Unlike the typical market rate of 25% of total cost to company (TCTC) for a bespoke search, EXPLORE charges a fixed fee—regardless of the candidate’s salary.

A senior financial recruiter led the search, targeting candidates from direct competitors within the manufacturing sector. Top candidates were contacted, briefed, and interviewed, with the strongest profiles presented to the client. Ntice managed the process through references, checks, and final selection.

The Ntice headhunter presented five strong CVs, all of whom were interviewed. The client was particularly impressed by a candidate from a leading global FMCG group. An offer was made and accepted, completing the entire search-to-hire process in just two months — and delivering a substantial saving of R210,000.