Essbase Migration Consultant

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 .
• 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, and 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
• Why Version 1?
• At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.
• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people's individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat
• Reward schemes including Version 1's Annual Excellence Awards & 'Call-Out' platform.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities

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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.

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