S4/HANA FICO Business Systems Analyst - Washington DC, Wilmington, Philadelphia

S4/HANA FICO Business Systems Analyst

Location: Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA, Wilmington, DE Company: Amtrak

Your success is a train ride away! As we move America's workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees. Are you ready to join our team? Our values of 'Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First' are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, 'Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security' are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

Job Summary

The Principal Software Engineer will serve as a key liaison between Finance business stakeholders and IT teams to support the implementation and optimization of SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions. This role involves analyzing business requirements, designing functional solutions, and ensuring successful delivery of SAP Finance modules including FI/CO, Asset Accounting, and Real Estate Management (RE-FX). The engineer will provide subject matter expertise in finance processes and S/4HANA configuration, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards. Role is based in Washington, DC, Wilmington, or Philadelphia.

Essential Functions

• Partner with Finance stakeholders to gather, document, and validate business requirements for S/4HANA Finance implementation.
• Configure and support SAP FI/CO modules (GL, AP, AR, AA) and related submodules, ensuring accurate financial reporting and integration.
• Lead functional design for Asset Accounting and RE-FX processes, including lease accounting and real estate management.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure proper integration between SAP Finance and other enterprise systems.
• Develop functional specifications for enhancements, interfaces, and reports; oversee testing and user acceptance.
• Provide guidance on best practices for S/4HANA Finance, ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Support data migration activities, including validation of financial data and reconciliation.
• Maintain updated documentation for processes, configurations, and system changes; deliver training to end-users as needed.
• Drive solution design workshops with Finance leadership to align system capabilities with strategic goals.
• Provide oversight on system performance, ensuring scalability and optimization of S/4HANA Finance processes.
• Mentor junior consultants and engineers, fostering knowledge transfer and building internal SAP expertise.
• Act as a key escalation point for complex finance system issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• Collaborate with audit and compliance teams to ensure system controls meet SOX and internal audit requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience. Plus 7 years of relevant work experience. Strong knowledge of Asset Accounting and Real Estate Management (RE-FX) processes. Proven ability to translate business requirements into functional solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience. Plus 9 years of relevant work experience. CPA or equivalent finance certification. Experience with SAP integration to third-party systems. Familiarity with SAP Fiori apps and S/4HANA simplifications. Strong understanding of lease accounting standards (ASC 842/IFRS 16). Experience with Central Finance (CFIN) in S/4HANA. Exposure to Group Reporting and consolidation processes. Hands-on experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) for financial planning and reporting. Knowledge of Treasury and Cash Management modules. Prior experience in large-scale global rollouts or multi-country implementations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Deep functional expertise in SAP FI/CO, Asset Accounting, and RE-FX. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Strong communication and documentation skills; ability to articulate complex processes clearly. Experience working in Agile or hybrid project environments. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under deadlines. Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence senior leadership. Proven track record of delivering SAP Finance solutions under tight deadlines. Ability to balance technical depth with business process understanding. Familiarity with emerging SAP technologies (e.g., SAP BTP, AI/ML integration with Finance). Strong leadership presence with the ability to guide cross-functional teams.

The salary/hourly range is $124,600.00 – $161,352.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee's assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee's base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges.