Public Funding Coordinator

Focused Energy Inc.

. Coordinate the full lifecycle of publicly funded projects in Germany and the EU, from opportunity assessment and application through financial administration, reporting and close-out .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeDarmstadt • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in public funding administration, including the preparation of funding applications, financial reporting, and compliance management. Proficient in managing project lifecycles and utilizing data- and AI-enabled tools to enhance workflows and maintain audit-ready documentation.

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Public Funding AdministrationFinancial ReportingGerman Federal Funding ProgrammesProject ManagementFluent German And English

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Hard Skills

Funding Application PreparationFinancial DocumentationCompliance ManagementData AnalysisBudget Reconciliation

Soft Skills

Structured Working StyleSound JudgmentCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

NetSuiteAI-Enabled ToolsSpreadsheets

Industry Keywords

Grant ManagementResearch FundingInnovation FundingIndustrial DevelopmentAudit-Ready Documentation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate the full lifecycle of publicly funded projects in Germany and the EU, from opportunity assessment and application through financial administration, reporting and close-out
Lead consolidation of funding applications and translate requirements into workplans, responsibilities and deadlines
Maintain a transparent opportunity pipeline with eligibility information, deadlines and required inputs
Coordinate timely payment requests and financial reporting using inputs from Accounting, technical project owners and project partners
Track and reconcile eligible expenditure
Identify and escalate compliance risks and budget deviations early
Build and maintain complete, audit-ready project records, including funding conditions, supporting evidence, reporting obligations and correspondence
Collaborate with Finance, Technology & Engineering, Global Corporate Affairs, project partners and funding bodies
Resolve questions and keep project milestones on track
Improve workflows, templates and data quality
Organize project information and use data- and AI-enabled tools where appropriate

Requirements

What you’ll need

Practical experience in public funding administration, including assessing funding opportunities, preparing funding applications, payment requests, reporting, financial documentation, or related grant-management activities
Around five years of relevant experience would be helpful, but hands-on capability is valued over a fixed number of years or a particular qualification
Experience with German federal or state funding programmes, particularly those supporting research, innovation or industrial development
Understanding of funding conditions, eligible-cost requirements and audit-ready documentation
Ability to translate funding requirements into practical project plans
Structured, hands-on working style with ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accurate records
Confidence working with spreadsheets and financial or project data
Ability to consolidate inputs and check information for accuracy and completeness
Fluent German and English
Ownership and sound judgment; ability to resolve routine issues independently, communicate risks early and collaborate across teams without formal authority
Experience in a public-funding consultancy, research organization, public administration, startup or scale-up environment is a plus
Familiarity with financial or ERP systems such as NetSuite is a plus
Interest in improving workflows through data and AI-enabled tools is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company ownership in the form of stock options
30 days of vacation per year
Private pension plan contribution financed at 20% on top of monthly contributions, plus loyalty incentives
State-of-the-art Windows or Apple laptop
Keyboard, mouse and headset
Regular team-building and company events
NAVIT mobility support for public transportation tickets, taxi rides or car-sharing
Wellhub access to gyms, fitness studios and wellness services across Europe
Healthy snacks and drinks
Darmstadt office canteen with daily lunch options
Career development opportunities
Collaborative international work environment
Competitive salary