EY Funding Advisory R&D - Senior Consultant German 

Poland, Masovian Voivodeship, Zgorzała 

689270729

Funding Advisory for R&D - Senior Consultant with German

As a Consultant or Senior Consultant you will be working with a variety of clients from owner managed businesses to multinational groups, who are at the front line in developing cutting edge technology which is helping the Germany to stay as a market leader by encouraging investment into research and development.

The successful candidate will get the opportunity to work as part of a diverse team of highly successful industry and tax specialists. You will be required to lead interviews with the senior and lead technical personnel at our clients across a wide range of different industries to help identify the scientific and technological aspects of their R&D projects that qualify for R&D tax relief. You will play an active role in writing and reviewing reports of clients’ R&D projects and taking part in extensive client communication.

As well as working directly with existing clients, you will also be offered the chance to support business development opportunities and cross-sector claims.

Your key responsibilities

As part of our German Funding Advisory for R&D, Innovation and Sustainability Incentives team, you will advise clients on the use of public funding for global and local innovation and sustainability projects. You will take on a wide range of tasks, from the project idea development incl. strategic considerations for funding, to the preparation of funding applications:

• Advisory services on project design and structuring of funding projects in the field of R&D, innovation, and sustainability, e.g., decarbonization, at German and EU level.
• Organization and preparation of as well as participation in workshops and project meetings with the client to analyse related activities and projects of the client.
• Development and writing of application documents for different projects to acquire public funding - fluent in both German and English.
• Development of strategic concepts, e.g., for the optimization of funding strategies and the implementation of client projects.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Postgraduate/graduate in, e.g., economics, natural sciences, engineering, political science, public law, or business administration.
• Diverse interest, especially in innovative and technical topics.
• Quick comprehension, no fear of dealing with numbers and texts as well as high degree of analytical skills.
• Being a team-player.
• Ability to get work completed within client deadlines and meet the due dates.
• Excellent communication skills in German (Level C required) and English (verbally and in writing).

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Relevant previous experience, e.g., technically in the field of R&D, innovation, or sustainability, or in commercial and financial structuring, or related to the application and implementation of publicly funded projects.

What we look for

• The flexibility to constantly learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Outgoing with good relationship skills and the ability to deliver quality output.

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across ten locations – Argentina, China, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.