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.

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ApplicationsClose:15nov pm

RMITEuropeistheEuropeanhubofRMITUniversity,oneofAustralia’slargesttertiaryinstitutions.BasedinBarcelona,we'refocusedonexpandingRMIT’sreputationasaglobaluniversityoftechnology,designandenterprise.

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