Szczecin as a business services hub – why are more and more companies choosing this region?
24 September 2026On the Polish map of modern business services, several cities have long been associated with major investments and international operational centers. Szczecin does not need to compete with Kraków, Warsaw or Wrocław in terms of scale alone, as it has developed its own distinct specialization. Its location close to the border, strong economic ties with Northern and Western Europe, access to qualified employees and a growing IT sector have given Szczecin a distinctive position as a business services hub. Importantly, this is not merely the result of the city’s promotional activities. The characteristics of the local market are also confirmed by industry data on the modern business services sector.
Szczecin as a business services hub with a distinct specialization
One of the best ways to understand the city’s potential is to look at the structure of the service centers operating there. According to ABSL data, entities from the Nordic countries, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland, accounted for around 32% of employment in Szczecin’s business services sector. This was the highest share among Polish business services locations. Companies associated with German capital represented another significant group.
This development direction helps explain why companies, including METRO Global Solution Center PL, choose Szczecin. The city is located within a natural area of economic cooperation connecting Poland, Germany and the Scandinavian countries, while also offering a talent pool capable of supporting international processes. As a result, a business services center in Szczecin can involve not only basic operational tasks, but also the delivery of more advanced processes for organizations operating across multiple European markets.
Szczecin for business – the importance of the IT sector
Technology is another defining feature of the city. According to ABSL data, IT centers accounted for approximately 45% of employment in Szczecin’s modern business services sector, 12 percentage points more than the then-current average for Poland as a whole. Over the three years analyzed by ABSL, employment in Szczecin’s centers increased by 47%.
These figures show that business development in Szczecin is not based solely on its favorable location. Technology, automation and the ability to handle increasingly complex processes are also important factors. This makes Szczecin an attractive location for organizations that are not simply looking for a place to perform repetitive tasks, but need employees capable of contributing to process and technological transformation. This is precisely why we chose the city as the location for METRO Global Solution Center PL.
Szczecin as a destination for internationally operating companies
The proximity of Germany and relatively easy access to Scandinavian markets create conditions that cannot be considered solely from a geographical perspective. The city is developing a working environment where foreign language skills, the ability to cooperate with international teams and an understanding of international business processes have practical applications.
For this reason, Szczecin is particularly attractive to companies operating across national borders. Companies based in Szczecin can benefit from the skills of graduates of local universities as well as specialists with experience in international organizations. ABSL also highlighted the influx of international students, including students from Germany and Norway, which further supported the multilingual nature of the local labor market.
METRO Global Solution Center PL as part of Szczecin’s business services sector
A good example of how Szczecin functions as a business services hub in practice is our company, METRO Global Solution Center PL. The Szczecin branch is part of the international METRO organization and specializes primarily in accounting services for METRO/MAKRO. At the same time, its operations are evolving alongside technological developments and the increasing complexity of financial processes. The organization is developing solutions involving, among other things, automation, artificial intelligence and ERP systems, with the aim of taking end-to-end responsibility for accounting processes.
METRO Global Solution Center PL therefore fits well into the broader development of business in Szczecin, showing that service centers can play a much more extensive role than that of traditional administrative support. Our team in Szczecin consists of around 500 employees and works with nearly 20 countries, while almost 40% of employees speak at least two foreign languages. Those interested in professional development in this area can explore current accounting job opportunities at METRO Global Solution Center PL, as well as positions related to finance, processes, technology and business transformation.
