Senior Consultant – Innovation Management, Paris

Are you looking to take the next step in your consulting career within a fast-growing, innovation-focused environment? This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Consultant in Innovation Management to join a Paris-based firm that’s redefining how companies leverage R&D and tax strategy to drive growth.

With a strong focus on quality over volume, this consultancy provides tailored strategic support to clients across a range of sectors. The firm is recognised for its deep expertise in R&D financing, tax advisory and innovation strategy. You will join a dynamic and collaborative team, working in a mature and flexible environment that offers both autonomy and the opportunity for professional advancement.

Senior Consultant (Innovation Management) Key Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on their innovation strategies and R&D tax credit eligibility
• Analyse technical and financial aspects of innovation projects across diverse sectors
• Prepare and deliver detailed documentation to support funding and tax relief claims
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including technical, legal and financial experts
• Contribute to business development through market analysis and client engagement
• Stay informed on changes to relevant tax regulations and innovation funding schemes
• Support the firm’s broader consulting services related to real estate taxation and regulatory impacts

Senior Consultant (Innovation Management) Requirements:

• 5+ years’ experience in innovation funding, R&D tax credit consultancy or a related advisory field
• Strong technical understanding of innovation processes and/or R&D activities
• Proven ability to work with clients across engineering, scientific or technological domains
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently in a client-facing role
• A collaborative mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of the French research tax credit (CIR) or similar international schemes is a strong advantage

This role offers a truly attractive package, including six-figure compensation, regular team-building events, and around ten additional RTT days on top of standard leave. The team works from Haussmann-style offices near Madeleine, complete with a rooftop terrace and inspiring city views. Hybrid working arrangements include two days of teleworking per week.

If you are looking for a new challenge where you can combine innovation, strategy and impact, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch with our team including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.

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