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Business Analyst, Financial Systems
- CoStar Realty Information, Inc. (Arlington, VA)
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Business Analyst, Financial Systems
Job Description
About CoStar Group
CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. As part of the S&P 500 Index and NASDAQ 100, CoStar is committed to digitizing the world’s real estate—empowering our customers through data, insights, and connections that improve their businesses and lives.
For over 35 years, we’ve built the standard for real estate information and online marketplaces through continuous innovation and operational excellence. We provide our team members with the tools, knowledge, and support to succeed in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
Role Summary
CoStar Group is seeking a **Business Analyst** to join CoStar’s Global Financial Business Systems Team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong analytical foundation, a business-oriented mindset, and a passion for process improvement. You will collaborate with global finance teams to identify and solve business system issues, support process optimization, and help drive business transformation through data and technology.
In this position, you will provide end-to-end support for finance systems across the organization. You will work closely with stakeholders, document business and system requirements, and assist in data analysis, testing, and solution delivery. Your insights and analytical contributions will be vital in improving efficiencies and enhancing business performance.
This position reports to the Senior Manager of Financial Systems within the Finance organization and serves as a subject matter expert in financial systems.
Key Responsibilities
System Support & Issue Resolution
+ Act as a primary point of contact for finance system support requests
+ Investigate and resolve user-reported issues related to Oracle ERP, Enterprise, Stripe,and other integrated systems
+ Track, log, and categorize recurring support issues to identify trends and recommend long-term solutions
+ Partner with IT and vendors to escalate and follow through on support tickets
+ Monitor system functionality, proactively identify issues, and provide timely updates to stakeholders
+ Maintain a knowledge base of support resolutions, known issues, and FAQs
Data Analysis & Reporting
+ Use SQL, Excel, and Python to generate and troubleshoot operational reports and dashboards
+ Support ad hoc report and query requests from finance and compliance teams
+ Automate repetitive tasks to reduce manual effort and improve data accuracy
Project & Process Improvement Support
+ Identify inefficiencies in system-related workflows and propose practical enhancements
+ Document current-state processes and suggest optimizations with minimal disruption
+ Collaborate with the Projects Team on smaller enhancement requests and assist with testing and rollout
Basic Qualifications
+ Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related fieldfrom an accredited, not-for-profit university or college
+ A track record of commitment to prior employers
+ 3+ years of experience providing systems support in a finance or enterprise environment
+ Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
+ Proficiency in SQL, Python and Excel
+ Excellent communication skills, especially when translating technical issues for non-technical users
+ Ability to multitask and manage support cases with efficiency and professionalism
Preferred Qualifications
+ 3–5 years of reporting and data analysis experience, preferably in a finance function within a large corporate environment
+ 2+ years of hands-on experience using MS SQL Server, BI tools, or enterprise data warehouse platforms
+ Experience using Python for scripting, data cleansing, or dashboard/report generation
+ Experience with Oracle ERP or similar enterprise finance systems
+ Familiarity with business system documentation and requirement gathering
+ Knowledge of CoStar’s proprietary platforms: Enterprise and Web Enterprise
What’s in it for you?
When you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.
We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program.
Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):
+ Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
+ Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
+ Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family
+ Commuter and parking benefits
+ 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
+ Employee stock purchase plan
+ Paid time off
+ Tuition reimbursement
+ On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent)
+ Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups
+ Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks
We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing
CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.
We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 37 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable products and services. We’ve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry and for our customers. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.
CoStar is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. CoStar is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
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