Why at METRO GSC it’s about more than just numbers – on personal development within financial structures
09 October 2025
When someone says “working in finance”, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Spreadsheets? Month-end closing? A strict dress code and even stricter procedures? Or maybe an image of repetitive tasks that look the same every day until you forget what day of the week it is?
If so – take a breath. At METRO GSC, there’s no such thing as boring. Here, numbers are only the beginning of the story. You’re not just “working in accounting” – you’re working on yourself, your skills, and your real impact on the modern financial world.
Yes, it’s still work with Excel (at least from time to time – we can’t deny that). But it’s also work with people, ideas, and technology that just a few years ago sounded like science fiction. And the best part? It all comes together into what we call personal development within financial structures – and we take it seriously.
We’re not a back office, we’re a player in the game!
Let’s start with the basics: who we actually are. METRO GSC is a Global Solution Center headquartered in Szczecin. Sounds corporate? In reality, we’re more than just a “shared service center”. We’re a partner to the global METRO network – which means we have real influence.
We don’t just follow orders from headquarters. We’re not a cog in the machine. We’re a team that creates solutions – implementing, automating, improving – and making the entire business run smoother, faster, and smarter. And we don’t get lost in spreadsheets along the way. Development within METRO GSC’s financial structures isn’t just about learning new tools; it’s about building the confidence to propose something that works better.
Sometimes it’s better to ask the question than to know the answer
Do you know what we really look for in people? Not how many certificates they have on LinkedIn, or even whether they can process VAT in three different systems (although, yes, that’s welcome!). We look for people who want to know “why?”. People who aren’t afraid to ask: does it have to be this way? And who, instead of settling into routine, get bored enough with it to actually change it.
Those are the people who thrive here. Because development in financial structures isn’t a quarterly course – it’s about daily micro-decisions: Will I suggest a different solution? Will I try automation? Will I talk to someone from another department and look for inspiration? And then comes the moment when you’re no longer a “junior accountant” – you’re someone who understands the entire process end-to-end and can help others understand it too. It’s a team game, but with huge space for individual growth.
Numbers are the foundation. People are the added value
Let’s be honest – without numbers, we wouldn’t get far. But at METRO GSC, we know that even the most polished report doesn’t mean much if there isn’t a person behind it who knows what to do with it.
That’s why we invest heavily in people – not just in hard skills, but also in soft skills, which are becoming a kind of currency for the future. Teamwork, flexibility, communication, and client collaboration. Sounds like brochure buzzwords? Here, it’s everyday reality. Because development in financial structures isn’t just about increasingly complex tasks – it’s about increasing responsibility and the satisfaction of truly influencing something big.
From Excel to AI – a true story
Remember when we said this isn’t typical accounting? At METRO GSC, we implement artificial intelligence for processing leasing invoices and automatically responding to emails.
This is no longer a distant future – it’s happening here and now. And we need people who not only “get” finance, but can also think like analysts and act like solution architects.
Want to switch departments? Sure. Want to jump into automation even if you started in the general ledger? Go for it. At METRO GSC, it’s not only possible – it’s encouraged to change career direction and expand your horizons.
Personal development within financial structures – with a real plan
We don’t leave people on their own. If you want to grow – you’ll have the space, tools, and mentors to do it. Got an idea for a training course? Apply. Want to make an internal move? We can make it happen. Need a new challenge? It’s probably just around the corner.
More importantly, development at METRO GSC doesn’t stop when onboarding ends – it actually begins there. In a world where robots are doing more and more, we need people who will guide those robots and understand why something works.
Ready for more than just numbers?
Personal development in METRO GSC’s financial structures isn’t just a slogan – it’s real action and real support. We offer funding for studies and courses, access to platforms like eTutor, GoodHabitz, and our internal MPower platform, as well as numerous trainings in soft skills and process management. Through our Talent Academy, we support leadership development and individual coaching. 360° feedback helps you better understand your strengths and areas for improvement.
For us, development is an everyday practice – not a one-off course. Awards like STAR Awards, Rocket Awards, and Smile recognize our employees’ engagement and innovation. We introduce modern solutions, enabling work at the intersection of finance, technology, and strategy.
If you want to have real impact, aren’t afraid to ask “why?”, and want to grow every day – METRO GSC is the place that makes it possible.
