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

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 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. - 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 - 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 - 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.) - 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) - 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 - 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–€45,000 fixed salary, meal vouchers (~€200/month), 50% transport cost coverage, 5 weeks of paid leave, and up to 12 additional days off (RTT)