Junior Subsidy, Innovation & Public Funding Consultant

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Dig deep and unearth the fascinating and constantly changing tax ecosystem with the stewardship of PwC’s Tax teams, the world’s leading providers of tax services. Make an impact by solving problems in corporate, indirect or personal tax, accounting, transfer pricing, trade and so much more - your specialty is always your choice. Our multidisciplinary Tax teams work side by side, both in Belgium and across borders, to help clients make the changes they need to be transparent, accountable and sustainable. It’s better for business and better for society.

We’re looking for a talented Junior Subsidy, Innovation & Public Funding Consultant to join our Tax & Legal Services department.

• Raise awareness around new subsidy opportunities as well as keep contact with our international clients and government funding agencies.
• Together with our clients, both multinationals and SMEs, analyse how subsidies and public funding can fuel their next generation innovative  products or services and help to develop a strategy for applying for such subsidies and public funding on a regional or European level. 
• Deep dive into European  and regional subsidies and public funding, to stay on top of the latest developments in the funding landscapes.
• Be in charge of writing subsidy applications, being able to translate the client-specific technical details and concepts into an appealing grant proposal compliant with the funding government’s rules and requirements to maximise the success rate.
• Be in charge of guiding our clients through the application procedures and any interaction with the funding agency.
• Manage projects in a structured way with a critical attitude, and assist clients in the required reporting and project closure formalities.
• Take care of fulfilling all administrative duties and contract negotiations, assuring clients that they will receive the awarded subsidy.
• Build your professional network and manage current client relationships in order to find business opportunities within innovative companies. 

Wie ben jij?

• Graduating this academic year or maximum two years' experience.
• Master’s in mathematics, engineering, chemistry, ... 
• Passionate about innovation and an interest in subsidies, R&D-related tax incentives and other public funding.
• Able to translate clients’ technical language into incentive applications.
• Effective communication, networking, writing and teamworking skills.
• Problem solver, able to prioritise, accurate in details and paying attention to quality.
• Fluent in English, Dutch and/or French.

Wat bieden wij jou?

Our culture and workplace are something we’re proud of. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the benefits you can look forward to.

• Flexibility: flexible working hours so you can decide your most effective working pattern.
• Infinite learning and growing: broad opportunities to learn every day and exciting career pathways that help you explore different disciplines or areas of expertise.
• Rewards that matter to you: a flexible rewards plan gives you access to a wide range of benefits so you can make the choices that best fit your personal circumstances and lifestyle.
• Diversity & inclusion: we believe that diversity makes PwC stronger. It helps us solve important problems and deliver added value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be the best versions of themselves. We organise various D&I initiatives, including an active employee-led Employee Resource Group (ERG) community, comprising 9 diversity groups with over 200 PwC employees aiming to make an impact within and beyond PwC.
• A sustainable mobility offer: we offer a comprehensive mobility budget with a wide range of options (hybrid and electric cars, bike leasing, mobility card or loan reimbursement).
• Well-being: an extensive health and well-being programme that includes access to professional sport coaching, individual sessions, sports communities and mental health resources. We encourage a healthy lifestyle with regular wellness challenges and various catering options at our cafeteria. 
• Team events such as Last Friday Drinks, quarterly themed parties, team-building days and celebrations, as well as time spent on community days and charity activities.
• International PwC network: broad access to industry expertise, both locally and through our wider global network of member firms.
• Supporting you in every phase of your life, including family friendly work schemes.

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