Finance Analyst, Finance - London

Finance Analyst, Finance - London
Job Description
COSTAR GROUP - FINANCE ANALYST, FINANCE - LONDON OVERVIEW 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 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers. We've continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors. We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. 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 the global leader in commercial real estate information, analytics and news. Commercial Real Estate industry professionals around the globe use CoStar to access the most comprehensive data to make decisions with confidence. CoStar delivers immediate, verified commercial real estate information on over 5.9 million properties across every market. Learn more about CoStar. DESCRIPTION At CoStar Group, our finance group centralises transaction processes, providing accurate reporting, financial resolutions, and proper forecasting analysis. Joining the team offers access to financial specialisations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash and asset management, client contracts and billing, and revenue recognition. The Finance Analyst will be primarily responsible for assisting in the monthly close process, including preparation of monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses related to the monthly results. This position will also play a key role in supporting financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis of CoStar's international entities. Other responsibilities for this position include assisting in implementation of changes and enhancements to the Company's Enterprise Resource Planning system. This position may also get exposure to technical accounting issues, including business combinations and integrations, and have interactions with our external auditors. RESPONSIBILITIES Preparation of monthly journal entries and account reconciliations. Ensure accuracy and timeliness of monthly financial data and reporting. Delivering timely and accurate financial information with commentary that demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of revenue performance, cost drivers and variance analysis. Develop and manage financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning. Drive key improvements to systems, processes and reporting to help aid key business objectives (e.g. acquisition integrations) Ensure compliance with Corporation tax, VAT and other indirect tax requirements Liaise with Group Treasury and ensure cash control processes are in place and followed Work with external auditors and facilitate review of the close process, account reconciliations and variance analyses. QUALIFICATIONS ACA, ACCA or CIMA part qualified Experience of working to a monthly close cadence Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights Strong project management, time management and communication skills Demonstrate a continuous improvement approach to work by identifying areas for process improvements and implementing robust solutions Ideally proficient in one or more European languages, specifically Spanish, German or French WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Working at CoStar Group means you'll enjoy a culture of collaboration and innovation that attracts the best and brightest across a broad range of disciplines. As well as having an outstanding working environment based in iconic buildings the Shard and Blue Fin or one of our key UK-wide hubs. Other perks include full private medical cover, dental cover, Life Assurance and member rewards, 28 days annual leave, a competitive pension, season ticket loans, enhanced maternity and paternity pay and much more! At CoStar, we recognise the positive value of diversity and promote equality. We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions and beliefs. However, we particularly encourage applications from women, disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as these groups are underrepresented throughout the commercial real estate industry.
CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing Founded in 1987, CoStar Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:CSGP) is the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics and online marketplaces. CoStar conducts expansive, ongoing research to produce and maintain the largest and most comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. CoStar data powers the $17 trillion world of real estate - delivering the sale, lease, property, tenant, contact, reporting and industry information that makes connections happen. We help our clients make smart investments and decisions. Eighty-three percent of the nation's commercial real estate transactions involve a CoStar subscriber, and the top 95% of the leading 1,000 brokerage firms use CoStar to inform their decisions. We also help create lasting experiences through our family of marketplaces. In addition to CoStar, CoStar Group brands and marketplaces include LoopNet, BizBuySell, and Lands of America - collectively attracting more than 25 million monthly unique visitors. The Network is the nation's most visited apartment listing network, with 45 million monthly visits, allowing renters to find their perfect homes. connects landowners to their perfect properties, spots and open spaces. BizBuySell allows small business owners to bring their dreams to life. And LoopNet connects investors, sellers and brokers with clients who fall in love with their properties. Headquartered in Washington, DC, CoStar maintains offices throughout the U.S. and in Europe and Toronto, Canada with a staff of approximately 3,700 worldwide, including the industry's largest professional research organization. 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. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 1- or by sending an email to .