Group Performance Director
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About the Role
Power International Holding is seeking a Group Performance Director with a CFO background to oversee and enhance the operational and financial performance of the TMT Vertical. The role involves monitoring KPIs, analyzing financial and operational data, and driving continuous improvement.
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Responsibilities
- Contribute to the creation and execution of strategies for improving shareholder value across the Group
- Establish and track KPIs including network availability, QoS, QoE, and churn to meet quality standards and SLAs
- Examine network, service, financial, and commercial performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement
- Oversee network capacity planning and demand forecasting
- Prepare and present detailed performance reports to senior management and the Board
- Lead digital performance transformation and optimize costs across the Group
- Liaise with internal departments and external partners to align on performance objectives
- Oversee the budget for performance related initiatives with CFO level financial rigour
- Analyse market trends, competitor offerings, and customer behaviour to identify opportunities and risks
- Partner with the Finance function on financial modelling, budgeting, and risk management
Requirements
- CFO background: prior experience as a Chief Financial Officer or senior finance leadership role
- Minimum 15 years of progressive experience within telecom service providers
- At least 10 years in a senior management or leadership role
- Fluency in Russian and English
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, or related field
- Professional accounting or finance qualification (CPA, CFA, ACCA) is an advantage
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About the Role
- The Group Performance Director is responsible for strategically overseeing and enhancing the Group's operational and financial performance and efficiency of the TMT Vertical.
- Reporting regularly to executive leadership, the role involves monitoring key performance metrics, analysing financial and operational data to identify and resolve issues, and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- The Director leads the implementation of best practices and drives continuous improvement; effective communication with stakeholders and budget management are also critical components.
- Given the strong financial dimension of the role, the Director is expected to bring a CFO level command of financial performance management, business modelling, and risk management, combined with substantive experience in telecom service provider operations.
- Ultimately, the Director ensures the delivery of high quality services and supports the company's business goals.
Job Responsibilities
- Contribute to the creation and execution of strategies for improving shareholder value across the Group, translating network and service performance improvements into revenue growth and net profit gains.
- Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) — including network availability, quality of service (QoS), customer experience (QoE), and churn — to meet quality standards and SLAs across business units.
- Contribute to the overall growth of the Group by examining network, service, financial, and commercial performance data, identifying trends, issues, and areas for improvement across entities.
- Oversee network capacity planning and demand forecasting to maintain optimal performance during peak and varying demand levels, proactively flagging capacity risks and coordinating scalable solutions with network operations teams.
- Prepare and present detailed performance reports — covering network performance, service delivery, financial results, and commercial KPIs — to senior management, the Board, and other stakeholders.
- Lead digital performance transformation by continuously enhancing performance processes, network operations methodologies, and OSS/BSS systems and tools, while optimising costs across the Group.
- Liaise with internal departments — including finance, network operations, customer experience, commercial, and IT — as well as local partners and stakeholders Group wide to align on performance objectives and resolve service issues.
- Oversee the budget for performance related initiatives, applying CFO level financial rigour to ensure cost effective solutions and resource optimisation.
- Analyse market trends, competitor network and service offerings, and customer behaviour to identify opportunities and risks, and to secure business continuity for the Group.
- Partner with the Finance function on financial modelling, budgeting, and risk management matters affecting Group performance.
Job Knowledge & Skills
- Financial Management & CFO Expertise (Mandatory): Demonstrated CFO level financial management expertise, including financial modelling, budgeting, risk management, and IFRS based reporting.
- Performance Analytics & Data Interpretation: Proficiency in analysing and interpreting Group wide performance metrics and operational data.
- Business Systems & Process Understanding: Strong understanding of business systems, protocols, and technologies across the Group.
- Capacity Planning & Forecasting: Skills in forecasting, planning, and optimising operational capacity.
- Stakeholder Reporting & Communication: Excellent skills in reporting performance and financial insights to stakeholders, senior management, and the Board.
- Regulatory Compliance & ERP/SAP Proficiency: Understanding of industry standards and regulatory requirements, supported by ERP knowledge, preferably SAP functional skills.
Job Experience
- CFO background (Mandatory): Prior experience as a Chief Financial Officer or in a senior finance leadership role, with a demonstrated track record of driving performance through financial management, business modelling, and risk management.
- Telecom Service Provider experience (Mandatory): Minimum 15 years of progressive experience within telecom service providers (mobile and/or fixed network operators), with exposure to performance management, network operations, finance, or service quality functions in fast evolving digital markets.
- Russian language (Mandatory): Fluency in Russian, in addition to English, to operate effectively across CIS and Central Asian markets.
- At least 10 years in a senior management or leadership role, with a demonstrated track record of leading performance management, finance, business excellence, or network/service quality functions at a Group or multi entity level.
- Proven experience defining, cascading, and tracking KPIs and SLAs across multiple business units or operating companies; experience in Kazakhstan, Central Asia, or comparable emerging digital markets is a strong advantage.
- Experience within diversified Holding company structures, overseeing performance across multiple business verticals or clusters, is a strong advantage (Preferred).
- Professional accounting or finance qualification (e.g. CPA, CFA, ACCA) is an advantage.
Education
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, or a related field
Languages
- English — fluent (Mandatory)
- Russian — fluent (Mandatory)
Competencies
- Agility, AI Fluency, Build High Performing Teams, Build Process and Systems, Business Acumen, Data Analysis and Reporting, Drive Cost Optimization, Financial Management & Risk Control, Leadership, Objective & KPI Formulation, Performance Result Analysis & Reporting, Provide Direction, Quality, Resil
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