Essbase Migration Consultant

Version 1; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme

Flexible/remote working

Financial wellbeing initiatives

Generous holiday allowance

Educational assistance

Job summary

Version 1 is seeking a seasoned Essbase Consultant to drive the migration of Oracle Essbase applications to Oracle EPM Cloud. The role involves leading migration projects, designing scalable cloud architectures, and collaborating with business and IT stakeholders for a seamless transition.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in Essbase, experience with data integration tools, and excellent communication skills. This position offers flexible working arrangements and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Essbase / Hyperion / Oracle EPM.
• Minimum 2 end-to-end Essbase / Hyperion to EPM Cloud migration implementations.
• Strong hands-on experience with Essbase and Hyperion Planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute end-to-end migration of Essbase applications to Oracle EPM Cloud.
• Design scalable and high-performance cloud EPM architectures.
• Define and execute data migration, reconciliation, and validation plans.

Skills

Essbase technologies

Cloud transformation

Migration strategies

Data integration tools

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance

Tools

Oracle EPM Cloud

FDMEE

MaxL

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for a seasoned Essbase Consultant to drive the migration of on-premise Oracle Essbase / Hyperion applications to Oracle EPM Cloud / OCI. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience in Essbase technologies and cloud transformation, with proven delivery of multiple migration projects. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong migration experience, and the ability to work closely with business and IT stakeholders to deliver a seamless cloud transition.

Key Responsibilities

• Migration & Transformation
  • Lead and execute end-to-end migration of Essbase/Hyperion applications from on-premise to Oracle EPM Cloud / OCI.
  • Perform application assessment, environment discovery, and dependency analysis.
  • Define migration strategies such as Lift & Shift, Re‑architecture, or Hybrid approaches.
  • Convert and optimize Essbase cubes (BSO/ASO) for cloud deployment.
• Architecture & Solution Design
  • Design scalable and high-performance cloud EPM architectures.
  • Identify and implement cloud-native enhancements and best practices.
  • Redesign calculation logic, data flows, and integrations as needed.
• Development & Configuration
  • Develop and maintain: Essbase cubes (BSO/ASO), Calc scripts and business rules, MaxL scripts and automation.
  • Configure: Planning applications, Metadata, hierarchies, and dimensions, Security and access models.
• Data Integration & Validation
  • Define and execute data migration, reconciliation, and validation plans.
  • Implement integrations using FDMEE / Data Integration / ODI.
  • Ensure data accuracy and completeness post‑migration.
• Testing & Deployment
  • Lead SIT, UAT, and performance testing cycles.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve migration and performance issues.
  • Support cutover planning and go‑live activities.
• Performance Optimization
  • Optimize cube performance, aggregation design, and calculation efficiency.
  • Address performance bottlenecks in cloud environments.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Work with Finance, IT, and business users to gather and validate requirements.
  • Provide solution recommendations and technical guidance.
  • Communicate risks, timelines, and progress effectively.
• Documentation & Post‑Go‑Live Support
  • Prepare detailed technical and migration documentation.
  • Provide post‑migration hypercare and production support.
  • Conduct knowledge transfer sessions.

Qualifications

Mandatory Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Essbase / Hyperion / Oracle EPM.
• Minimum 2 end‑to‑end Essbase / Hyperion to EPM Cloud migration implementations (mandatory).
• Strong hands‑on experience with Essbase (BSO & ASO), Hyperion Planning / EPM Suite, Oracle EPM Cloud (EPBCS / PBCS / FCCS).
• Proven expertise in migration strategies, tools, and LCM; data migration and reconciliation.
• Strong experience in calc scripts, MaxL, business rules; data integration tools (FDMEE / ODI / Data Integration).

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Groovy scripting and REST APIs in EPM Cloud; OCI architecture and deployment.
• Familiarity with Agile / DevOps methodologies in EPM implementations.
• Oracle certifications in Essbase / Oracle EPM Cloud.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical thinking.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to lead modules independently and mentor junior team members.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or related field.

Success Criteria

• Successful delivery of cloud migration projects with minimal disruption.
• Improved system performance post‑migration.
• High stakeholder satisfaction and adoption.

Benefits

• Quarterly Performance‑Related Profit Share Scheme.
• Strong career progression & mentorship coaching through the Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
• Flexible/remote working; support for life events and individual circumstances.
• Financial wellbeing initiatives: pension, private healthcare cover, life assurance, financial advice and an employee discount scheme.
• Employee wellbeing schemes: gym discounts, bike to work, fitness classes, mindfulness workshops, employee assistance programme and more.
• Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
• Educational assistance, incentives for certifications, and accreditations (including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, Red Hat).
• Reward schemes: annual excellence awards & “Call‑Out” platform.
• Environment, Social, and Community First initiatives allowing involvement in local fundraising and development opportunities.

Version 1 is an equal‑opportunity employer.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring, including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity.

We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact your recruiter at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially.