Business Controller

As a global leader in facilities services we connect people and places to make the world work better. Whether directly or indirectly, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our placemakers in delivering exceptional workplace experiences for our customers. Together, we make space for people and businesses to thrive.

Location: Gdańsk

Language: English

Main purpose of the position:

The Business Controller role is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and complex environment as part of ISS’ Life Science segment, supporting our Danish operations from our Global Finance setup in Gdansk.

You will play a key role in ensuring high-quality financial management, transparency, and operational support, empowering Operations Leaders to make informed decisions and drive strong contract performance.

This role presents a unique opportunity to combine classic business controlling with close collaboration with operations in a fast-paced and evolving business environment.

ISS connects people and places to make the world work better. At our corporate facilities or client sites, we bring our purpose to life by transforming businesses and creating positive impact for our customers, people, and society.

What you’ll do:

• Ensure accurate, timely, and complete invoicing in line with contractual agreements
• Secure a timely and reliable month-end close with high data quality
• Proactively identify financial deviations and drive corrective actions
• Demonstrate ownership and ability to operate independently
• Deliver transparent and value-adding financial reporting with clear deviation analysis
• Build strong relationships with operational stakeholders and actively challenge performance
• Navigate complex processes while maintaining a strong execution focus
• Ensure correct and timely invoicing, including proactive handling of discrepancies
• Prepare and deliver recurring financial reporting with clear business insights
• Own and execute month-end closing activities in compliance with ISS standards
• Act as a finance partner to operations, supporting decision-making and performance improvement
• Provide hands-on operational execution
• Maintain high data quality and ensure adherence to internal controls and processes
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes and workflows

Key qualifications:

Experience

• Relevant experience within business controlling, financial analysis, or similar
• Solid understanding of financial processes, reporting, and accounting principles
• Experience working in a complex and operationally driven environment is an advantage
• Experience in an international or matrix organization is a plus

Skills

• Strong financial and commercial acumen with attention to detail
• Structured and execution-focused with the ability to deliver in complex setups
• Self-driven and proactive, able to operate without detailed guidelines or SOPs
• Analytical mindset with ability to translate data into actions
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement capabilities
• Resilient and persistent, with a hands-on approach to both tactical and operational tasks
• Flexible and comfortable working across geographies and cultures

Personal skills you excel:

• Are an advanced user of the Microsoft 365 Office suite
• Have experience with SAP (considered an advantage)
• Having knowledge of OneStream (considered an advantage)
• Are comfortable with travel to customer sites and ISS Denmark’s head office

What we offer:

• Opportunity for professional development within the finance and controlling function.
• Clear path for career advancement and skill-building.
• Scandinavian work culture and a positive, collaborative atmosphere.
• Impact on the development of the office and growing team.
• Work-life balance with hybrid work options and central location in Gdańsk.
• Attractive benefits package including health care, multisport, insurance, My Benefit points, Christmas bonus, and employee events.

Why ISS

At ISS, we are more than just a service provider of cleaning, food, workplace and technical services, we are a partner in our customers’ success. By creating exceptional service moments and transforming workplaces into spaces where employees feel valued, engaged and productive, we enhance productivity and help our customers to attract talent and grow their businesses. This begins with our own people through training, career development, and a supportive culture – empowering them to deliver outstanding service. We know that when our people thrive, they create spaces where our customers’ employees and businesses thrive too.

ISS is a Place to Be You.

Be who you are. Become what you want. Be part of something bigger.

Become more. Become ISS.

How you can apply

Apply directly via the link on this page by submitting relevant documents for the position you are applying for. We commit to an inclusive and fair recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all candidates. Therefore, please refrain from adding a photo of yourself in your CV.

We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible. 

ISS seeks to BE a place of belonging and CREATE places where every person is welcomed, embraced, and valued for exactly who they are. Places where people feel safe, respected, represented, and supported as their authentic selves