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.

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