OverviewBased in Barcelona, collaborative and dynamic international team High level proficiency in English Full time, continuing roleWeareseekinga Finance Operations Managertoleadthe Financefunctionfor RMITEurope,aseparatelegalentityandwhollyownedsubsidiaryof RMITUniversity. Thepositionisresponsiblefortheoperationalmanagementofallfinancialactivities,ensuringcompliancewith Spanishstatutoryrequirements,taxationobligations, Universitypolicies,andbroadergovernanceframeworks. Thepositionleadsasmallteamthatpartnerswiththebusinesstosupportoperations,andprovidesfinancialleadershipacrossaportfolioof European Unionfundedprojects,ensuringcompliancewithfundingregulations,effectivefinancialmanagement,successfulauditoutcomes,andhigh-qualityreportingtofundingagenciesandstakeholders. Successinthisrolerequiresextensivetechnicalexpertiseinfinancialmanagement,statutoryreporting,taxationandgovernance,combinedwithdemonstratedleadershipcapability,experiencemanagingfinanceteams,strongstakeholderengagementskills,andtheabilitytoinfluencedecision‑makinginacomplexinternationalenvironment.Whatwillyoubeaccountablefor?Leadandmanage RMITEurope’sfinancefunction,ensuringstrongfinancialgovernance,compliance,andstewardship. Providestrategicfinancialadviceandinsightstosupportorganisationalplanning,decision‑making,andlong‑termsustainability. Overseebudgeting,forecasting,financialreporting,cashflow,payroll,andday‑to‑dayfinancialoperations. Ensurecompliancewithstatutory,taxation,regulatory,and RMITUniversityreportingrequirements. Managethefinancialadministrationandcomplianceof EU‑fundedresearchandinnovationprojects.



Leadfinancialriskmanagement,internalcontrols,andauditactivitiestosafeguardorganisationalresources. Drivecontinuousimprovementoffinancialsystems,processes,policies,andreportingframeworks. Developandleadahigh‑performingfinanceteam,fosteringcollaboration,capabilitydevelopment,andserviceexcellence.Let’stalkaboutyou Atleasteightyears’experienceinfinancialmanagement,accounting,taxation,andstatutoryreportingwithincomplexorganisations.Strongexpertiseinbudgeting,forecasting,financialanalysis,managementreporting,andbusinesspartnering.Soundknowledgeof Spanishaccounting,taxation,compliance,andcorporategovernancerequirements.Experiencemanagingthefinancialadministrationandcomplianceof EU‑fundedprojectsandaudits.Provenabilitytoleadfinancefunctions,manageriskandcontrols,anddevelophigh‑performingteams.Excellentcommunicationandstakeholdermanagementskills,withfluencyin Spanishand English.Desirable Knowledgeoffinancialreportingrequirementsofnot‑for‑profitentitiesin Spain.Knowledgeof Europeanfundingprogrammes.Knowledgeofeducationsector,andexperienceworkinginauniversityorresearchcentre. Whois RMITEurope?We’rethecreativeanddynamic Europeanhubof RMITUniversity. Basedintheheartof Barcelona,ourfocusisonsuccessfullyextending RMIT’sinternationalengagementandstrategicallygrowingthe University’scollaborativeresearchandeducationactivityin Europe.



Wefacilitate RMIT'scollaborationinthedevelopmentofinnovativepan‑Europeanprojectsattractingglobalknowledgefrom Europe, Australia,and Asiatodeliverlocalimpact. We’reacollaborativeanddynamicinternationalteam,passionateaboutdrivingimpactthroughourwork,celebratingourachievement.Abouttheteam.You’llbejoininganambitiousteamofexperiencedprofessionalswhoarepassionateaboutmakingadifferenceanddeliveringrealimpact.Benefitsofworkingat RMITEuropeBenefitsofworkingat RMITEuropeincludehybridworkingarrangements,flexiblesalarybenefits (transport,healthinsurance,childcare,andrestaurants)andfreelanguagesclasses.CultureOur Valuesinspireus,whereverweareintheworld,andguidehowweliveandworktogether. Imagination. Integrity. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion. Whatunitesusisourpurposeandourvalues; Theyareattheheartofwhoweare,whatwestandfor,howwemakedecisionsandconnectwitheachother. Ourpeoplemakeeverythingatthe Universitypossible. Weencouragenewapproachestoworkandlearning,stimulatingchangetodrivepositiveimpact.RMITexiststocreatetransformativeexperiencesforourstudents,gettingthemreadyforlifeandwork. Youwillbeapartofaproductiveandcollaborativeteam,whovaluesworkingrelationshipsandoutcomesthroughopenandinclusiveplanning,continuousinformationsharingandtransparentworkpractices.Findoutwhatmakes RMITagreatplacetoworkApplications Close:15nov202611.59pmRMITEuropeisthe Europeanhubof RMITUniversity,oneof Australia’slargesttertiaryinstitutions. Basedin Barcelona,we'refocusedonexpanding RMIT’sreputationasaglobaluniversityoftechnology,designandenterprise.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Finance Operations Manager (Barcelona)
🏢 Royal Melbourne Institute Of Technology Spain
📍 Barcelona