Application Lead

 About The Role  

Project Role :Application Lead

Project Role Description :Lead the effort to design, build and configure applications, acting as the primary point of contact.
Must have skills :Oracle Hyperion Essbase

Good to have skills :NA
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required

Educational Qualification :15 years full time education
We are looking for skilled for Essbase Engineers to provide support for our company planning and FP&A functions with a strong focus on operational support, process documentation, and maintaining clear architectural and data flow diagrams. The team will ensure smooth functioning of financial models, accurate data flow, and clear visibility into all systems and processes.Key Responsibilities (All Roles):Provide day-to-day operational support for Essbase applications, including issue resolution and user queriesBuild and maintain Essbase ASO/BSO cubes for planning, budgeting, and forecastingCollaborate with FP&A teams to gather requirements and enhance reporting modelsDevelop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and technical documentationCreate and update architecture and data flow diagrams for planning systems and integrationsManage calc scripts, load rules, metadata, and user access controlsPerform regular data validations and ensure data accuracy across environmentsWork with IT and Finance to support integrations with ERP/data warehouse systemsLead Engineer Additional Responsibilities:Act as technical lead and subject matter expert (SME) for Essbase and planning toolsDefine and enforce documentation standards and operational best practicesLead root cause analysis and resolution of production issuesOwn and maintain system architecture and data lineage documentationReview deliverables from team members and guide them on performance tuning and model designCoordinate with Finance and IT stakeholders to align roadmaps and prioritiesRequired Skills & Experience:Strong hands-on experience in Essbase cube development (ASO/BSO) and supportProficiency in calc scripts, load rules, MaxL, and MDXSolid understanding of financial planning and forecasting cyclesExperience in writing technical documentation, SOPs, and diagramming tools (e.g., Visio)Good problem-solving skills and attention to detailAbility to support both production environments and enhancement projectsStrong communication and collaboration skillsPreferred (Nice to Have):Familiarity with scripting or automation tools (e.g., shell, Python)Experience in Agile project environmentsKnowledge of reporting tools like Power BI or Tableau Qualification 15 years full time education