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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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