Overview

Based in Barcelona, collaborative and dynamic international team High level proficiency in English Full time, continuing role WeareseekingaFinanceOperationsManagertoleadtheFinancefunctionforRMITEurope,aseparatelegalentityandwhollyownedsubsidiaryofRMITUniversity.Thepositionisresponsiblefortheoperationalmanagementofallfinancialactivities,ensuringcompliancewithSpanishstatutoryrequirements,taxationobligations,Universitypolicies,andbroadergovernanceframeworks.Thepositionleadsasmallteamthatpartnerswiththebusinesstosupportoperations,andprovidesfinancialleadershipacrossaportfolioofEuropeanUnionfundedprojects,ensuringcompliancewithfundingregulations,effectivefinancialmanagement,successfulauditoutcomes,andhigh-qualityreportingtofundingagenciesandstakeholders.Successinthisrolerequiresextensivetechnicalexpertiseinfinancialmanagement,statutoryreporting,taxationandgovernance,combinedwithdemonstratedleadershipcapability,experiencemanagingfinanceteams,strongstakeholderengagementskills,andtheabilitytoinfluencedecision‑makinginacomplexinternationalenvironment. Whatwillyoubeaccountablefor?

LeadandmanageRMITEurope’sfinancefunction,ensuringstrongfinancialgovernance,compliance,andstewardship.Providestrategicfinancialadviceandinsightstosupportorganisationalplanning,decision‑making,andlong‑termsustainability.Overseebudgeting,forecasting,financialreporting,cashflow,payroll,andday‑to‑dayfinancialoperations.Ensurecompliancewithstatutory,taxation,regulatory,andRMITUniversityreportingrequirements.ManagethefinancialadministrationandcomplianceofEU‑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. SoundknowledgeofSpanishaccounting,taxation,compliance,andcorporategovernancerequirements. ExperiencemanagingthefinancialadministrationandcomplianceofEU‑fundedprojectsandaudits. Provenabilitytoleadfinancefunctions,manageriskandcontrols,anddevelophigh‑performingteams. Excellentcommunicationandstakeholdermanagementskills,withfluencyinSpanishandEnglish. DesirableKnowledgeoffinancialreportingrequirementsofnot‑for‑profitentitiesinSpain. KnowledgeofEuropeanfundingprogrammes. Knowledgeofeducationsector,andexperienceworkinginauniversityorresearchcentre. WhoisRMITEurope?

We’rethecreativeanddynamicEuropeanhubofRMITUniversity.BasedintheheartofBarcelona,ourfocusisonsuccessfullyextendingRMIT’sinternationalengagementandstrategicallygrowingtheUniversity’scollaborativeresearchandeducationactivityinEurope.WefacilitateRMIT'scollaborationinthedevelopmentofinnovativepan‑EuropeanprojectsattractingglobalknowledgefromEurope,Australia,andAsiatodeliverlocalimpact.We’reacollaborativeanddynamicinternationalteam,passionateaboutdrivingimpactthroughourwork,celebratingourachievement. Abouttheteam.

You’llbejoininganambitiousteamofexperiencedprofessionalswhoarepassionateaboutmakingadifferenceanddeliveringrealimpact. BenefitsofworkingatRMITEurope

BenefitsofworkingatRMITEuropeincludehybridworkingarrangements,flexiblesalarybenefits (transport,healthinsurance,childcare,andrestaurants)andfreelanguagesclasses. Culture

OurValuesinspireus,whereverweareintheworld,andguidehowweliveandworktogether.Imagination.Integrity.Courage.Passion.Impact.Inclusion.Whatunitesusisourpurposeandourvalues;theyareattheheartofwhoweare,whatwestandfor,howwemakedecisionsandconnectwitheachother.OurpeoplemakeeverythingattheUniversitypossible.Weencouragenewapproachestoworkandlearning,stimulatingchangetodrivepositiveimpact. RMITexiststocreatetransformativeexperiencesforourstudents,gettingthemreadyforlifeandwork.Youwillbeapartofaproductiveandcollaborativeteam,whovaluesworkingrelationshipsandoutcomesthroughopenandinclusiveplanning,continuousinformationsharingandtransparentworkpractices. FindoutwhatmakesRMITagreatplacetowork ApplicationsClose:15nov202611.59pm RMITEuropeistheEuropeanhubofRMITUniversity,oneofAustralia’slargesttertiaryinstitutions.BasedinBarcelona,we'refocusedonexpandingRMIT’sreputationasaglobaluniversityoftechnology,designandenterprise.

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