Key Facts

Remote From:

Freelance

English

Hard Skills

Grant Applications Proposal Development Digital File Management Budget Management Cost Accounting Project Management Finance Cost Control Corporate Financial Reporting Cost Structures +6 more

Other Skills

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Budgeting
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Microsoft Excel
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Communication
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Analytical Skills
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Multitasking
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Time Management
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Teamwork
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Detail Oriented

Innovation Engineering

About Innovation Engineering

Innovation Engineering specialises in designing, developing and maintaining advanced IT solutions, supporting knowledge extraction and management within organizations and online. We use an Open Source approach, implementing an agile methodology, state-of-the-art information retrieval and management techniques in order to address clients’ needs and develop innovative and highly performing solutions. Innovation Engineering employes more than 30 highly specialized IT professionals and 2 staff members, with two offices located in Rome and Milan (Italy). The client basis includes multinational companies, SMEs, and public bodies. The company is also participating in several research projects co-funded by the European Commission and by regional governmental bodies.

Founded: 2018

Company size: 201 - 500

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Job description

Job summary (Short promotional text)

We are looking for a Consultant – Grants & Financial Control to join our National Funding team in Spain.

This role focuses primarily on the financial monitoring and control of publicly funded projects (65% post-award), including budget tracking, cost validation, and preparation of financial justifications for national funding programs (e.g. CDTI, regional grants).

You will also contribute to proposal preparation (35% pre-award), supporting budgeting and cost structuring.

Please note: this role requires prior hands-on experience in the financial monitoring or justification of publicly funded projects (grants/subsidies).

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

Ensure accurate financial tracking and compliance of funded projects, supporting clients in the correct execution and justification of public funding.

Your tasks 1st part (in max 4 bullets)

Monitor project budgets and perform financial tracking and cost control
Analyze budget deviations and ensure eligibility of costs under funding rules
Prepare and review financial justifications and cost reports for funding bodies
Support the technical and administrative follow-up of ongoing projects

Your tasks 2nd part (In max 4 bullets)

Coordinate with clients to collect financial and project-related documentation
Ensure compliance with financial requirements of grants and subsidies
Contribute to the preparation of proposals (budgeting, cost structure, support in documentation)
Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a consulting environment

Your profile 1st part (in max 4 bullets)

Mandatory: Hands-on experience in financial monitoring, budgeting, or cost justification of publicly funded projects (grants, subsidies, CDTI, regional funding)
1–3 years of experience in financial control, project management, or similar roles
Degree in Engineering (Industrial/Management), Business Administration, or similar
Strong understanding of cost structures, budgeting, and financial reporting

Your Profile 2nd part (In max 4 bullets)

Advanced Excel skills (budget tracking, cost analysis)
Fluent in English (C1 minimum)
Catalan is a strong plus
Detail-oriented, structured, and process-driven mindset

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

Competitive salary: €32,000 – €38,000 gross per year, depending on experience
Role focused on grants, financial control, and project monitoring
Direct exposure to national funding programs (CDTI, regional grants, etc.)
Development in a niche and high-demand area: financial management of funded projects