(Senior) Consultant Public Funding Incentives Specialist (GenevaZurich)

Geneva - Switzerland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented professional to support our Public Funding/Incentives Services within our Tax Practice with a strong focus on Horizon Europe EU grants EU Innovation Fund and Swiss funding programs (Inno Swiss Climate and Innovation Fund).
Public Funding serves as a catalyst to advance our clients strategic objectivesparticularly in the areas of decarbonization technology development talent acquisition and accelerating innovation as technology users.

In this role you will be responsible for identifying suitable funding opportunities aligning them with business sustainability and R&D strategies and coordinating the preparation and submission of high-quality grant applications. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders including R&D leads Heads of Sustainability business services teams and consortium partners to ensure successful funding applications and subsequent project execution.

In response to growing government grants and incentives we are expanding our focus to support a portfolio of companies committed to the green transition net zero goals innovation and expansion.You will engage with clients senior sustainability-focused stakeholders (e.g. Head of Sustainability Head of Transformation Head of R&D) to develop a deep understanding of their innovation and net zero roadmaps.

Your key responsibilities

Provide strategic oversight of relevant EU and Swiss public funding programs identifying trends and opportunities aligned with clients innovation and sustainability goals
Translate funding calls into actionable project proposals by aligning them with clients strategic objectives and identifying the added value of potential collaborations
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify qualifying projects and activities for grant applications
Map and engage with relevant innovation ecosystems including consortium partners academia and other stakeholders
Develop and maintain strong relationships with public funding bodies and key partners in the innovation ecosystem
Coordinate and support the preparation of grant applications ensuring clarity alignment with strategic goals and compliance with eligibility criteria
Review and advise on applications developed by operational teams offering strategic guidance and quality control
Engage and coordinate external experts as needed (e.g. for consortium management or technical writing)
Ensure consistent documentation of best practices and knowledge sharing across projects.
Liaise with finance/controlling teams for the administration of received funding and support the development of related internal processes
Perform other duties as required

What we look for

A bachelors or masters degree in economics engineering sustainability or equivalent. Additional cross-discipline qualifications are a plus (e.g. bachelors degree in chemical engineering coupled with a masters degree in economics).
3 to 7 years of experience including exposure to strategic planning and innovation ecosystems in public funding acquisition preferably in EU and/or Swiss contexts (e.g. Horizon Europe)
Sound understanding of R&D strategy technology trends and public policy related to innovation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; French German/Swiss German are considered as an asset
Ideally: Expertise and organizational experience in grant writing including the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and effectively prioritize workload to meet deadlines
You have an agile growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. Were looking for people who are innovative can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world
You are curious and purpose driven. Were looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges who ask better questions to seek better answers
You are inclusive. Were looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives who value differences and team inclusively to build safety and trust

Whats in it for you

Here at EY youll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. Well empower you with the latest technology surround you with high-performing teams and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs youll develop the skills you need to stay relevant today and in the future all while building a network of colleagues mentors and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

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