Arlington, Virginia
5 days ago
Business Analyst, Financial Systems
Business Analyst, Financial Systems

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Job Description

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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 field from 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

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