Project Finance Consultant – Energy Transition (Morocco)

Application Deadline: 2 September 2025

Department: Finance

Location: Africa

Description

Allied Talent Partners (ATP), a Three Cairns Group initiative, is a mission-driven, not-for-profit talent marketplace focused on solving the human capital bottlenecks slowing down sustainable development efforts in emerging economies, with an initial focus on Africa. ATP connects vetted, experienced, context-relevant professionals to high-impact opportunities in energy access and sustainable development – strengthening local capacity and fuelling economic vitality. We specialize in fixed-term, deliverable-driven engagements – from interim leadership and generalist projects to niche technical expertise – handling project scoping, talent vetting and matching, contracting, payroll, and compliance so that our clients can focus on impact.

High-Level Overview

The Client is a renewable energy company developing and financing sustainable power projects in emerging markets, specialising in transitioning from fossil fuel-based generation to renewables. They are delivering a first-of-a-kind coal-to-clean transition project in Morocco, replacing an operational coal plant with renewable generation and grid upgrades to create a commercially viable pathway for the plant owner and national utility while advancing Morocco’s decarbonisation and energy security goals.

The Client is seeking a Financial and Commercial Analyst to lead the financial and commercial workstream during the prefeasibility phase. The role will focus on financial modeling, valuation, and commercial structuring to support the transition from coal to renewable generation. The analyst will assess the profitability and remaining value of the coal plant, evaluate the economics of proposed renewable solutions (including grid upgrades, storage, and hybrid integration), and model investment scenarios that deliver commercially viable outcomes for all stakeholders.

The role requires close collaboration with technical teams (including the Carbon Trust, the plant owner, World Bank, etc.), project managers, and local partners to produce commercially robust recommendations. The position is based in Morocco and is expected to be full-time for an initial 3 months, with the possibility of extension up to 6 months. The work may have distinct phases, including potential part-time periods between stakeholder reviews.

Role and Responsibilities

Role: Financial and Commercial Analyst – Renewable Energy Initiative
Direct Report: Project Lead – Renewable Energy Initiative
Candidates Required: 1

Key Deliverables:
Technical & Financial Analysis
* Conduct market analysis, including demand forecasts for power in Morocco, regulatory framework review, and macro drivers such as industrial growth and consumer energy consumption trends.
* Conduct valuation of the existing coal plant, including cost accounting, profitability analysis, and assessment of remaining asset value.
* Model the economics of proposed renewable energy systems (solar, wind, storage, hybrid configurations) and associated grid upgrades.
* Build and maintain detailed financial models for the coal-to-clean transition project, including cash flow, debt/equity structures, and sensitivity analyses.
* Align commercial modeling with engineering assumptions through collaboration with technical experts.
* Integrate potential revenue from carbon credits into overall project economics.

Technical & Financial Analysis
* Conduct market analysis, including demand forecasts for power in Morocco, regulatory framework review, and macro drivers such as industrial growth and consumer energy consumption trends.
* Conduct valuation of the existing coal plant, including cost accounting, profitability analysis, and assessment of remaining asset value.
* Model the economics of proposed renewable energy systems (solar, wind, storage, hybrid configurations) and associated grid upgrades.
* Build and maintain detailed financial models for the coal-to-clean transition project, including cash flow, debt/equity structures, and sensitivity analyses.
* Align commercial modeling with engineering assumptions through collaboration with technical experts.
* Integrate potential revenue from carbon credits into overall project economics.
* Commercial Structuring & Negotiation Support
* Assess the impact of existing and proposed PPA structures, including penalties, pricing models, and renegotiation scenarios.
* Support negotiations by providing financial evidence and commercial rationale for proposed solutions.
* Contribute to structuring financing arrangements, including blended finance approaches.
* Stakeholder Engagement
* Facilitate data collection and validation with the plant owner, government, and technical partners.
* Present analysis to internal and external decision-makers to secure buy-in on assumptions and scenarios
* Prepare stakeholder-facing reports and presentations summarizing analysis, assumptions, and recommendations.
* Engage with local and international partners (including Carbon Trust, plant owner, and World Bank experts) to validate assumptions and ensure alignment.

Requirements

Experience Required:
* 3+ years in project finance, infrastructure investment, or energy sector commercial strategy.
* Strong track record in cost accounting, asset valuation, and financial modeling for renewable and conventional power assets.
* Experience with blended finance and carbon credits modeling.
* Familiarity with Moroccan financing norms and/or energy sector strongly preferred.
* Experience working with both public and private sector stakeholders.

Technical Requirements:
* Advanced financial modeling (cash flow, debt/equity structures, sensitivity analysis).
* Understanding of PPAs, EPC contracts, and financing agreements.
* Scenario planning and risk analysis.

Other Skills:
* Strategic thinker able to challenge assumptions and explore creative solutions.
* Works independently and integrates input from multiple workstreams.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to evolving project needs.
* Personally ethical, solutions-driven, and mission-aligned

Working Arrangement
Location: Casablanca Morocco
Language/ Nationality: Must be legally eligible to work in Morocco. Moroccan nationals preferred; fluency in French and English required, Arabic an advantage.
Travel: Travel within Morocco may be required for stakeholder engagement

Terms of agreement:
Start Date: September 2025 (subject to final MOU signing).
Contracting Period: 3 months initially, with the potential for extension based on performance. May involve phased workload with part-time periods between key milestones.