Join Our Global Finance Service Centre in Gdańsk: Reporting and Master Data Team Lead

We are searching for an experienced Reporting and Master Data Team Lead to join our Global Finance Service Centre based in Gdańsk. This role involves delivering a portfolio of data services that support operational and functional leadership teams. By applying operational standards and managing contractual data scope changes, you'll enable maximized commercial recovery, profitability, compliance, and effective business reporting.

As a steward of data quality, you'll ensure adherence to data domain taxonomies and standards, as well as manage data flows between systems.

Location: Gdańsk
Language: English

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to a growing team of 8 professionals in Reporting, Master Data, Purchasing Support, and Indirect Tax areas.
• Deliver a growing portfolio of master data initiatives focused on improving operational performance.
• Deploy, maintain, and document controlled data taxonomy.
• Ensure consistent documentation of procedures and processes for data management, including change control.
• Align system, data, contract, and legislation across all in-scope areas.
• Support statutory and management reporting.
• Oversee employees responsible for metrics, reporting, and visualization tools development.
• Enforce data policies, standards, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with the data model and governing policies.
• Adhere to UK and Group accounting policies and procedures.
• Mentor, support, and manage the performance of team members.
• Coordinate responses to audit requests.
• Perform any other ad-hoc duties as required.

Collaboration

You will collaborate with numerous stakeholders including Business stakeholders, PTP, OTC, RTR, Procurement, Leaders, Project Managers, and Associates.

Qualifications

• University Degree is desirable.
• Part Qualified Accounting Qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA) is preferable.

Experience

• 5+ years of Record to Report/Financial Accounting experience is essential.
• Experience in a similar role within a multi-site business or Finance Shared Service Centre.
• Experience with change control management frameworks.
• Excellent knowledge of processes within Payables, Receivables, and General Ledger.
• Experience/knowledge of Navision, OneStream, and PowerBI is preferable.
• Proven track record in managing or coordinating a team of 5+ persons.

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Customer-focused and target-driven.
• Forward-thinking with a 'can do' attitude.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Adherence to deadlines and structure in regular task delivery.
• Ability to understand detailed processes.
• Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Excellent IT skills, including advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
• Data analytic focus, high level of flexibility, and a positive attitude towards innovation and change.
• Self-starter who is comfortable with personal accountability and ownership.

What We Offer

• Opportunity for professional development in the finance department.
• Real opportunities for advancement.
• Scandinavian work culture and positive working atmosphere.
• Impactful role in the development of the office and growing team.
• Work-life balance with numerous events and initiatives for employees.
• Benefits include health care package, multisport, insurance, Christmas bonus, and numerous office events.
• Hybrid work options and a central location in Gdańsk.

Why ISS

Since our founding in 1901, ISS has been a people-first company. We celebrate the diversity that makes us unique. When everyone is free to be themselves, everyone benefits. We ensure our people feel safe, respected, represented, and supported as their authentic selves. This philosophy drives us to improve lives, make a difference in communities,