PNRR Research & Innovation Business Support Advisor

Posting Date: 14 Apr 2024

City: Roma

Location:

Roma, IT, 128

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Consulting Commercial

Level of experience: Intermediate

RINA is currently recruiting for a PNRR Research & Innovation Business Support Advisor to join its office in Rome within the Consulting Commercial Division.

Mission

RINA, world leader in research, consultancy and certification sector, is looking for an Expert in Facilitated Finance and Accounting Reporting on financed projects to join our main team in Rome. (e.g. for the IPCEI Hydra and Horizon Europe projects)

Job Responsibilities

- Reporting and technical and administrative management of the funded project
- Verify the accuracy and compliance of collected financial data in relation to regulatory requirements
- Interaction with Financing Institutions
- Preparation of  progress cost statement
- Coordination and management of cost statement

Requirements:

- Master's degree in economic, technical-scientific disciplines
- Professional experience of at least 3-5 years in the field of "Facilitated Finance" with reference in terms of technical-financial management and reporting of projects financed by regional, national and EU funds

- Good knowledge of main principles of accountability both general and industrial 

- Good knowledge of the Office package (Excel at an advanced level)
- Excellent negotiation skills and ability to manage relationships with customers and external stakeholders
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, both in Italian and English
- Results oriented and ability to work independently and in a team

- knowledge of IPCEI and Horizon Europe as well as PNRR funding instruments

RINA promotes equal opportunities for all candidates and selects people based on their skills and qualifications.

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Education

Master’s Degree in Business Administration Finance Management or Economics

Qualifications

- While not always mandatory, any previous experience in business support, customer service or a related field can be an advantage. This could include internships, part-time roles, or volunteer experience.
- Familiarity with the RINA services is beneficial. The advisors should be willing to learn about the offerings to effectively assist commercial teams, operations and customers.
- Basic computer skills are often necessary, including the ability to use customer relationship management (CRM) systems, input data accurately, and utilize other relevant software tools.

Competencies

CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefite from the new circumstances
BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterprete it in a perspective way
THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future

With over 5,600 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries worldwide, RINA is a multinational player which provides certification, marine classification, product testing, site supervision and vendor inspection, training and engineering consultancy services across a wide range of sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion. The aim is to guarantee a project’s technical, environmental and safety - and sometimes also economic and financial - sustainability.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.