Overview
Based in Barcelona, collaborative and dynamic international team High level proficiency in English Full time, continuing role
Weareseekinga 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 RMITEurope
Benefitsofworkingat RMITEuropeincludehybridworkingarrangements,flexiblesalarybenefits (transport,healthinsurance,childcare,andrestaurants)andfreelanguagesclasses.
Culture
Our Valuesinspireus,whereverweareintheworld,andguidehowweliveandworktogether. Imagination. Integrity. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion. Whatunitesusisourpurposeandourvalues;theyareattheheartofwhoweare,whatwestandfor,howwemakedecisionsandconnectwitheachother. Ourpeoplemakeeverythingatthe Universitypossible. Weencouragenewapproachestoworkandlearning,stimulatingchangetodrivepositiveimpact.
RMITexiststocreatetransformativeexperiencesforourstudents,gettingthemreadyforlifeandwork. Youwillbeapartofaproductiveandcollaborativeteam,whovaluesworkingrelationshipsandoutcomesthroughopenandinclusiveplanning,continuousinformationsharingandtransparentworkpractices.
Findoutwhatmakes RMITagreatplacetowork
Applications Close:15nov202611.59pm
RMITEuropeisthe Europeanhubof RMITUniversity,oneof Australia’slargesttertiaryinstitutions. Basedin Barcelona,we'refocusedonexpanding RMIT’sreputationasaglobaluniversityoftechnology,designandenterprise.
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📌 Finance Operations Manager (Barcelona)
🏢 Royal Melbourne Institute Of Technology Spain
📍 Barcelona