Finance Operations Manager
Core
Lead the finance function for RMIT Europe, a wholly owned subsidiary of RMIT University in Barcelona, ensuring compliance with Spanish statutory requirements and managing EU-funded projects.
Role type
Senior Finance Operations Manager
Builds
Financial governance, compliance frameworks, and reporting for a university subsidiary and EU research projects
Domain
Higher Education / Non-profit / EU Research Funding
Required skills
Financial management, statutory reporting, taxation, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, risk management, internal controls, audit management, team leadership, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
Non-profit financial reporting, European funding programmes, education sector experience
Technologies
ERP systems, financial reporting tools, project management software
Responsibilities
Lead and manage RMIT Europe's finance function, ensuring strong financial governance, compliance, and stewardship. Provide strategic financial advice and insights to support organisational planning, decision-making, and long-term sustainability. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash flow, payroll, and day-to-day financial operations. Ensure compliance with statutory, taxation, regulatory, and RMIT University reporting requirements. Manage the financial administration and compliance of EU-funded research and innovation projects. Lead financial risk management, internal controls, and audit activities to safeguard organisational resources. Drive continuous improvement of financial systems, processes, policies, and reporting frameworks. Develop and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering collaboration, capability development, and service excellence.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership