National Funding Advisor (m/f) / Luxinnovation

Permanent contract, Full-time, ref. : NFA24

If you want to carry out a mission that contributes to the economic development of Luxembourg through innovation and join a professional, multidisciplinary, dynamic and human-sized organisation, this opportunity is for you !

One of Luxinnovation’s activities is to support companies that want to apply for national funding for their innovation and research projects, as well as for their projects reducing the impact of their activity on the environment.

The mission of our National Funding team is to guide and support companies through-out the process of applying for R&D and innovation, environmental protection or “Young Innovative Enterprise” funding. To strengthen the team, we are looking for an Advisor (m/f) :

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Analyse funding applications (technical aspects, financial statements and investment plans) and support the decision-making process concerning the allocation of public co-funding, write summary notes and monitor a portfolio of companies in various sectors of activity.
• Carry out eligibility checks of companies applying for funding for their R&D and innovation projects : financial analysis, analysis of resources, analysis of the economic operating strategy and more broadly of the company’s business plan.
• Promote funding programmes for R&D and innovation activities, as well as for environmental protection.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS :

• Holder of a master’s degree (“bac+5” in the French university system) in economics, finance, business management or a dual scientific/management profile.
• Ideally, a first experience in an activity related to innovation, business consulting or finance.
• Very good skills in financial analysis.
• Oral and written proficiency in French and English. Fluency in Luxembourgish and/or German is considered a strong asset.
• Strong writing skills and ability to produce summary notes.
• General knowledge of project management.
• Relational ease allowing you to interact with partners at relevant ministries, financial partners and business managers.
• Be organised, flexible and autonomous and have excellent listening and analytical skills.

WHY CHOOSE THIS POSITION ?

• You will work in a human-sized organisation where professional development is encouraged.
• You will learn how to carry out eligibility checks based on solid procedures, tools and databases.
• You will be part of a department with a strong team spirit and a culture of information sharing.
• You will participate in interesting events related to innovation and cutting-edge technology.
• You will be entrusted with diversified and rewarding missions which will allow you to express your talent.
• You will benefit from a very pleasant workplace, ideally located in Belval, Luxembourg, right next to the railway station.
• You will have the opportunity to network with various organisations in the ecosystem.

If you are interested in joining us, please submit your application online in English.