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

Amtrak•Wilmington, DE

11d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.