VCARB F1 Team Grant Manager

Scouting and Planning

Monitor and identify funding opportunities (EU: Horizon Europe Digital Europe LIFE Innovation Fund EIC; national/PNRR; regional FESR/FSE programs);

Assess eligibility cumulation rules and funding feasibility;

Develop and maintain a structured funding pipeline with associated business cases and financial impacts (cash and P&L).

Proposal Preparation and Submission

Coordinate proposal development with R&D and Business Units defining work packages milestones and KPIs;

Prepare project budgets (personnel direct costs subcontracting equipment overheads/indirects lump sum/unit costs) and calculate person-months/daily rates;

Manage administrative and financial documentation and contractual aspects (Grant Agreements Consortium Agreements e.g. DESCA NDAs IP clauses);

Handle submissions on dedicated portals (e.g. EU Funding & Tenders) and liaise with funding authorities;

Post-Award Management and Reporting

Set up project cost centers order codifications and accounting plans in the ERP system (e.g. SAP/Oracle) in line with timesheet and cost accounting policies;

Monitor project financial progress cash flow (pre-financing milestones balance payments) and grant income forecasting;

Prepare interim and final financial/technical reports ensuring accuracy and completeness of supporting documentation (timesheets contracts invoices orders deliverables);

Ensure compliance with procurement rules State aid regulations (GBER de minimis cumulation) cost eligibility depreciation and allocation principles;

Coordinate audits and verifications (First Level Control EC or Managing Authority audits); ensure audit readiness and manage any corrective actions.

Governance Control and Continuous Improvement

Develop and update internal policies and procedures for grant management and document retention;

Perform internal controls on deviations absorption rates eligibility and project risks; propose corrective actions as needed;

Support the accounting treatment of grants and their presentation in the financial statements in collaboration with Accounting/Controlling;

Train operational and functional teams on grant management rules and best practices; promote PMO standards.

Relationships and Negotiation

Act as the main point of contact with funding bodies (European Commission Ministries Regional Authorities Agencies such as Invitalia) and consortium partners;

Support negotiations of consortium agreements IP and financial clauses in collaboration with Legal;

Work with Tax on the alignment and cumulation of grants with fiscal incentives (e.g. R&D and Industry 4.0 tax credits).

What We Offer

Success on track starts with people talented individuals who grow learn and push forward together. At Visa Cash App Racing Bulls were a young and ambitious team recognised for developing future talent and creating opportunities to shine. On top of a competitive salary heres what else you can enjoy with us:

Working in a young collaborative and international environment.

Tailored training.

Company Events / Briefings.

Onsite Gym.

Bonus scheme.

Annual salary review process.

Meal Tickets

Free additional health insurance

Qualifications :

Degree in Economics Management Engineering or related field; Masters degree in Project Management or European Affairs is considered a plus;

Relevant experience in grant management or subsidized finance within industrial or research environments;

Proven experience managing multi-project portfolios and EU/national funding programs;

In-depth knowledge of Horizon Europe (including cost models unit costs/daily rates timesheets) PNRR national (MIMIT/MUR/Regional) programs FESR/FSE LIFE Digital Europe and EIC calls;

Familiarity with State aid rules (GBER de minimis cumulation);

Experience in reporting and auditing R&D pilot/demonstration (TRL 59) and CAPEX investment projects; procurement and subcontracting procedures;

Understanding of grant accounting and IAS 20/IFRS principles; integration with closing budgeting/forecasting and cash management processes;

Contract management skills (Grant/Consortium Agreements IP NDAs) in cooperation with the legal function;

Advanced Excel and experience with Power BI (or similar BI tools) and Project management tools (MS Project Planner);

Familiarity with EU Funding & Tenders Portal and national/regional funding platforms;

Fluent Italian and professional English (C1 level written and spoken);

High accuracy integrity and results orientation with a proactive and detailed oriented approach to work;

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; ability to manage priorities and tight deadlines;

Clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders;

Cross-functional collaboration mindset and team player attitude;

Negotiation and relationship management skills with funding authorities and partners.

Additional Information :

Visa Cash App RB F1 Team is an equal opportunities employer we will evaluate applications from all members of society irrespective of age sex sexual orientation race religion or belief.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time