Oracle EPM Consultant (Essbase + Python)

This is a remote position.

• Experience: 5+ Years
  

• Location: Pune (Preferred) / Bangalore/ Remote
  

• Work Mode: Hybrid
  

• Shift: UK Hours
  

• Contract Duration: 6 Months initially (Extendible)
  

• Joining: Immediate Joiners Only
  

We are seeking a Senior Oracle EPM Consultant with strong hands-on expertise in EPM Planning (Essbase) and Python (both mandatory and primary focus).

The role involves working on finance data platforms, enabling data integrations, and supporting planning and analytics solutions. The ideal candidate should be equally comfortable working with Essbase-based financial systems and Python-based integration frameworks.

• Lead implementation and support of EPM Planning solutions.
  

• Work extensively with Essbase Standalone Cubes, including:
  

  • Data loads
    

  • Cube processing and calculations
    

  • Business rules and scripting
    

• Develop and maintain financial planning models and data flows.
  

• Perform data validation, reconciliation, and system optimization.
  

• Develop and maintain Python-based integration and transformation components.
  

• Build scalable data pipelines for finance and analytics systems.
  

• Work on automation, modular codebases, and reusable frameworks.
  

• Support API-based integrations and backend processing.
  

• Use SQL for complex transformations, procedures, and data handling.
  

• Work with REST APIs and integration adapters.
  

• Design and extend data models and data warehouses.
  

• Exposure to Oracle Analytics tools:
  

  • OAC / OAS / OBIEE / ODI
    

• Support analytics and reporting integrations where required.
  

• Participate in solution design, architecture discussions, and estimations.
  

• Work in Agile environments following SDLC best practices.
  

• Maintain code and configurations using GIT.
  

• Collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams.
  

• Prepare technical and functional documentation.
  

✔ Strong expertise in Oracle EPM Planning

✔ Deep experience with Essbase (data loads, calc scripts, APIs, cube processing)

✔ Strong hands-on experience in Python (mandatory):

• Data integration
  

• Data transformation
  

• Automation
  

✔ Strong SQL skills

✔ Experience with REST APIs and integration patterns

✔ Experience working in Agile environments

✔ Proficiency with GIT / version control

• Experience with Oracle Analytics (OAC / OAS / OBIEE / ODI)
  

• Exposure to OCI (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure)
  

• Experience in Finance Data Platforms / Finance Data Hub
  

• Experience working with UK or global stakeholders
  

• Strong communication and client-facing ability
  

• Ability to explain technical and functional designs clearly
  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
  

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  

? Primary Skills: EPM Planning (Essbase) + Python

? Secondary: SQL, APIs, Integration

? Good to Have: Oracle Analytics