Overview:
RMIT Vietnam is looking for a Finance Manager, Financial Data & Digital Transformation to strengthen Finance data governance, integrity and reporting reliability across systems, ensuring consistent, accurate and trusted data to support decision-making, compliance and audit requirements.
Expected start date: at the earliest available opportunity
WHY JOIN RMIT VIETNAM?
At RMIT Vietnam, international exposure meets real-world impact through strong industry and government collaboration. Working at RMIT means building a meaningful career while creating impact in a high-performing environment.
Further insight into our mission, impact and global connections is available in the RMIT Vietnam Profile
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive remuneration VND package for Vietnamese candidates.
- 13th month Tet bonus
- Private Health insurance for you and your family, plus Personal Accident Insurance
- Generous annual leave, sick leave, volunteer leave and public holidays (Christmas and Tet Holidays)
- Professional development and career advancement
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources
- A vibrant and diverse campus life and more!
POSITION SUMMARY
The Finance Manager, Financial Data & Digital Transformation is responsible for strengthening Finance data governance, integrity and reporting reliability across systems, ensuring consistent, accurate and trusted data to support decision-making, compliance and audit requirements. The role leads finance data, system and process improvement initiatives, working closely with Finance, ITS, RMIT Australia and stakeholders to deliver practical technology, reporting and automation solutions that improve efficiency and user experience. The position also drives digital transformation and capability development within Finance by identifying opportunities for automation and AI enablement, while supporting stakeholders through training, guidance and the adoption of sustainable data and reporting practices.
Reporting Line
Reports to: Director, Finance
Reporting lines may be adjusted in line with organisational changes.
Key Accountabilities Summary
1. Finance Data Governance and Integrity
- Lead the development and maintenance of Finance data definitions, structures, hierarchies, business rules and data quality standards.
- Monitor and resolve key data quality issues across finance systems, student management systems and related platforms.
- Maintain and improve key Finance master data, including chart of accounts, cost centres, vendor/customer data and student finance data.
- Act as the Finance Vietnam focal point for data governance matters and alignment with RMIT Australia Finance Data & Analytics teams.
- Identify recurring data issues and recommend sustainable process, system or control improvements to strengthen reporting reliability, audit readiness and compliance.
2. Finance Systems, Data and Process Improvement
- Lead and support finance data, system and process improvement initiatives from requirements gathering through to testing, implementation and post-implementation review.
- Work with Finance, ITS, RMIT Australia, external vendors and other stakeholders to translate Finance requirements into practical data, system and automation solutions.
- Document business requirements, process flows, data rules and reporting logic for finance-related system and process changes.
- Support system upgrades, integrations and changes impacting Finance data, reporting, controls or user experience.
3. Reporting, Analytics and Decision Support
- Support the preparation, validation and maintenance of reliable Finance data sets for management reporting, statutory reporting, audit, budgeting and forecasting.
- Support the design and improvement of dashboards, standard reports, data marts and self-service reporting tools for Finance users.
- Ensure key reports and analytics outputs are based on clear definitions, consistent business rules and appropriate data sources.
- Identify opportunities to reduce manual reporting effort through automation, standardisation and improved data structures.
- Support Finance users in understanding reporting logic, data limitations and reconciliation issues.
4. Digital Transformation, Automation and AI Enablement
- Identify practical opportunities to automate manual Finance processes, improve data validation and enhance reporting efficiency.
- Explore and assess new technologies, automation tools, AI-enabled solutions and market practices that may improve Finance operations and decision-making.
- Work with ITS and relevant stakeholders to ensure digital solutions are aligned with RMIT’s technology, cybersecurity, data privacy and governance requirements.
- Support testing, implementation and adoption of approved automation or digital solutions.
5. Stakeholder Engagement and Capability Building
- Act as a bridge between Finance, ITS, RMIT Australia, vendors and business stakeholders on Finance data and technology matters.
- Translate technical issues into practical business implications for Finance users, and translate Finance requirements into clear language for technical teams.
- Provide guidance and training to Finance staff on data quality, reporting tools, system functionality and process changes.
- Develop practical documentation, user guides and process notes to support sustainable adoption.
Key Selection Criteria
- Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in finance data management, finance systems, reporting analytics, business analysis or process improvement in a complex organisation.
- Good understanding of finance processes, financial reporting, internal controls and the importance of reliable data for reporting, audit and compliance purposes.
- Practical experience working with ERP systems, finance systems, reporting tools, dashboards or data analytics platforms. Experience with Workday, SAMS, Power BI, SQL-based datasets or similar tools is highly regarded.
- Ability to gather, document and validate business requirements, process flows, data rules and reporting logic for finance-related system or process changes.
- Ability to translate Finance requirements into practical data, reporting, system or automation solutions in collaboration with ITS, vendors and other stakeholders
- Experience supporting or coordinating cross-functional initiatives involving Finance, IT/ITS, vendors, business users or regional/global teams.
- Working knowledge of data quality management, master data, data definitions, reporting logic, reconciliations and documentation requirements.
- Awareness of automation tools, AI-enabled solutions or digital improvement opportunities is highly regarded
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, problem-solving ability and commitment to continuous improvement, service quality and sustainable ways of working.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline, with CPA/CA qualification preferred.
- Ability to display appropriate behaviors in line with the position, RMIT Values and RMIT Leadership Model.
Read more details at Job Description
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this role, it is mandatory to submit both a resume and a cover letter. Please click on the 'Apply' link provided in this Job Ads to initiate the application process.
Please note that we will be running a rolling recruitment process, so please apply as soon as possible.
Compliance Requirements
All academic appointments at RMIT Vietnam must meet University and local regulatory requirements, including English proficiency, background checks, and (for international candidates) eligibility for a work permit.
English is the language of teaching and communication at RMIT Vietnam. For this role, the minimum requirement is IELTS (General) with a score of at least 6.5 (or equivalent, as outlined in the Recruitment, Selection and Onboarding Guidelines).
Further guidance will be provided during the recruitment process.
RMIT UNIVERSITY COMMITMENT
RMIT is committed to the rights of students and staff to be safe, respected, valued, and treated as an equal in their place of study and work. All staff are expected to share this commitment and contribute to a safer community. While carrying out their role, staff are in a position of trust with students. Staff have a duty of care to report wellbeing concerns about students through the designated channels and uphold the code of conduct. RMIT Vietnam expects all staff members to comply with its Code of Conduct, policies and procedures, which relate to legal and regulatory requirements and our ways of working.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
- Please ensure that your application is submitted through our Workday system on the RMIT Careers page. We do not accept applications through other means.
- RMIT Vietnam will never request any fees or payments during the application process. Be vigilant about scams asking for payment to apply.
- For any questions or support, feel free to reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at employment@rmit.edu.vn
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Applications Close:
21 thg 11 2026 11.59 pm
RMIT University Vietnam (RMIT Vietnam) is a campus of RMIT University. RMIT Vietnam is creating an innovative research, teaching and learning culture. We are committed to providing internationally recognised high-quality education and professional training for our students, clients and members of the community. As an internationally recognised Australian university based in Asia, RMIT Vietnam is assisting in the development of human resources capability in Vietnam and the region.
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