Grant Associate: European Funding & Proposals

Menarini Group; Firenze; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Menarini Group in Florence is seeking a Grant Associate to support the Corporate Grants & Funding Department in developing and managing funding initiatives at European, national, and regional levels.

You will prepare administrative documents, monitor calls for proposals, draft reports, coordinate timelines, and collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to ensure successful grant submissions and compliant grant management.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Economics or STEM field.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project) and grant platforms.
• Experience, even short-term, in reporting European-funded projects.
• Strong problem-solving, adaptability and proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare administrative documents and professional presentations.
• Draft monthly reports to track actuals versus budget.
• Complete and submit funding application forms.
• Monitor European, national, and regional funding opportunities.
• Identify calls for proposals and align them with internal ideas.
• Support evaluation and submission of grant proposals.
• Coordinate project timelines and assist with project management tasks.
• Handle signature collection and declarations from senior leadership.
• Manage shared project folders including confidential documents.
• Collaborate with external consultants, project partners, and internal departments.
• Provide training and operational support to project stakeholders.

Skills

Reporting for European-funded projects

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Master’s degree in Economics or STEM

Tools

MS Office suite

Grant application platforms

Job description

The Menarini Group in Florence is seeking a Grant Associate to support the Corporate Grants & Funding Department in developing and managing funding initiatives at European, national, and regional levels.

You will prepare administrative documents, monitor calls for proposals, draft reports, coordinate timelines, and collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to ensure successful grant submissions and compliant grant management.