Senior Innovation Consultant – R&D Tax Credit & Grants (Lyon)

Job summary (Short promotional text)

We are looking for a Senior Innovation Consultant to join our team in Lyon, supporting industrial clients in optimizing their R&D funding through the French Research Tax Credit and public grants.
This role is suited for an experienced consultant who can quickly become operational, combine strong analytical and writing skills with a client-focused mindset, and contribute to business development.

Your mission (What are you going to do in text) summarised down below

Your mission is to support innovative companies in identifying, structuring, and securing R&D funding. You will act as a trusted advisor to your clients while actively contributing to the growth of the business and the development of long-term client relationships.

Your tasks 1st part (in max 4 bullets)

• Manage a portfolio of industrial clients
• Analyze their projects and identify relevant funding opportunities
• Interact directly with clients to collect and challenge technical information
• Prepare and structure high-quality technical and financial documentation

Your tasks 2nd part (In max 4 bullets)

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and audit requirements
• Advise clients on their R&D funding strategy
• Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities within existing accounts
• Collaborate with internal teams on complex funding projects

Your profile 1st part (in max 4 bullets)

• 4–6 years of experience in R&D tax credit – mandatory
• Experience with French grants is a plus
• PhD preferred, or engineering degree with relevant experience
• Proven experience working with industrial clients (industry, energy, chemistry, etc.)

Your Profile 2nd part (In max 4 bullets)

• Strong analytical and scientific writing skills
• Experience in consulting and client-facing roles
• Native or near-native level of French (written and spoken) – mandatory
• Professional level of English (minimum B2)

Why us? (What do we offer) 1st part (in max 4 bullets)

• Join a highly skilled, close-knit team with strong growth ambitions
• Work on impactful innovation projects across diverse industrial sectors
• Gain exposure to both tax incentives and public funding mechanisms
• Entrepreneurial environment with autonomy and direct impact

Why us? (What do we offer) 2nd part (in max 4 bullets)

• Hybrid working model (3 days in office, 2 remote after probation period)
• Clear development path towards more complex funding projects (including European programs)
• Collaborative, quality-driven, and client-focused culture
• Competitive benefits package including €42,000–€50,000 fixed salary, meal vouchers (~€200/month), 50% transport cost coverage, 5 weeks of paid leave, and up to 12 additional days off (RTT)