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Our Core Values are at the heart of who we are, and everything we do….

People.

Planet.

Product.

Motive Offshore Group specialises in the design, manufacture, rental, and inspection of marine and lifting equipment and are committed to delivering sustainable, innovative and multisector solutions and we require highly skilled individuals, like you, to come and be part of our journey.

We have many exciting opportunities globally as we rapidly expand our reach and capabilities, in particular with the low carbon and energy transition areas. We aim to assist our clients and suppliers to join us as we move into the more sustainable world.

Most importantly, our People are our most valuable asset here at the Motive Offshore Group. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We celebrate diversity in all its forms—across race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and background—and we are dedicated to creating a culture of equity and belonging. Our hiring practices are rooted in fairness and integrity, focusing solely on an individual’s abilities, contributions, and potential. We strive to ensure that every employee and candidate feels seen, heard, and valued as they grow with us.

About the role:

Location: Sharjah, UAE

Hours: Full-time

The FP&A Support Analyst is responsible for the population and maintenance of financial information to ensure major projects are managed effectively through a data-driven approach. This role provides comprehensive project support across our operations, engaging with key stakeholders to drive accuracy and timeliness of data. Key duties include input of financial and non-financial data, performing cost analysis tasks, and providing support to the wider FP&A/Finance teams to support project delivery and financial accuracy.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting major projects and contributing to data-driven financial decision-making across the business. You’ll gain valuable exposure to FP&A and project finance while collaborating with a supportive, global team committed to your professional growth.

About the team:

Becoming part of the wider Finance team, you will report into our Cost Analyst, Stephanie, who’s based in the UK. Our Finance function plays a vital role in safeguarding the financial integrity of the business and providing clear, data-driven insights to support decision-making. This role will be a key contributor to that, ensuring accurate project data, reliable reporting, and strong support for effective project and financial management.

And you’ll be working alongside a committed and proud Motive team in the UAE and globally that want to play their part in the growth of the business and support each other daily to create a positive, values driven and hard-working professional environment.

Responsibilities:

People

• Adopting and promoting the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensuring their use is embedded throughout day-to-day tasks and decision making.
• Assist FP&A team with financial analysis, particularly in relation to project cost and margin analysis.
• Assist winder Finance department on project specific queries.
• Supporting and assisting Project Managers.



Planet

• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
• Identify and report any project risks and support the development of appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Adhere to and participate in company-wide sustainability policies, procedures and initiatives as they are developed to support our Net Zero objectives.

Product

• Setup new projects in the Project Management Status Review (PMSR) file, building the project financials in alignment with the data provided by the Sales team.
• Assist with the preparation of PMSR file, including liaising with Project Managers to input both financial and non-financial data.
• Perform initial variance analysis, ensuring data is allocated correctly and identifying points for further investigation.
• Ensuring data integrity across financial systems and reporting tools.
• Maintenance of centralised PMSR SharePoint site, including set up of new project folders and confirming monthly PMSRs have been saved in the appropriate folders.
• Support development of cost norm data base to feedback to sales and internal CAPEX teams.
• Support variance analysis and forecasting to aid monthly reporting cycles, budgets, long-range plans, etc.
• Collaboration with stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Assist wider FP&A and Finance team with ad-hoc queries.

Required skills / knowledge:

• Previous experience of working in a similar role is desirable
• Ability to work with large datasets
• Experience inputting and maintaining both financial and operational (non-financial) data within finance systems
• Experience supporting finance teams and cross-functional stakeholders by responding to reporting requests and resolving data queries
• Strong IT skills in MS Office including Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Good attention to detail & ability to multi-task.
• Highly organised.
• Excellent communication skills.

What we can offer you:

Alongside the benefits below, working with Motive can take you places that you might not have thought possible. Every region we operate in, bring their own wonderful cultures & ways of working. And as a global business, you will become colleagues with people not only in the UK, but also in Taiwan, Singapore, the UAE, Norway, Brazil and in the US. You can look forward to becoming part of our people-centred approach that sees us work closely together, supporting clients and projects in multiple countries across the world.

People are at the heart of everything we do and we’re incredibly proud of the development opportunities that many of our staff have benefitted from. Since we started in 2010, we’ve seen school leavers work their way to senior positions, people relocate to other parts of the world and countless colleagues develop skills, receive training and advance their technical knowledge to enhance their own career, which in turn helps us continuously improve as a business, an employer and carry out the services we have become renowned for. At Motive, we believe in growing together. We are One Team, One Motive, and your journey is part of our shared success.

Alongside this, you’ll get:

• 30 days holiday per annum
• Long Service Awards
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Regular Team Building Events – such as family fun days, BBQs, nights out, volunteering with charities...
• Paid Volunteer Days

How to Apply & what happens next:

You’re happy and ready to apply? Great, thank you.

You can apply by sending us a CV with any supporting documents telling us why you’d like to work with us at Motive Offshore Group.

We want to find great people and learn more about you as a person, ensuring we all have a positive recruitment journey. So please, tell us more about you, however you’d want.

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