Business Development Intern

About the Role

At Sparklight, a Cable One brand, we keep our customers and associates connected to what matters most. For our associates, that means: a thriving and rewarding career, respect for the communities where they live and work, a focus on health and wellness, an excellent work/life balance, and an open and inclusive workplace.

What You Will Experience

• Participate in a rotational internship program, spending an equal number of weeks across Corporate Development, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), and Business Intelligence.
• Gain broad exposure to the Company’s strategic, financial, and analytical functions.
• Apply finance, accounting, and analytical principles to support core budgeting, forecasting, and business planning initiatives.
• Build variance analysis reports and detailed financial models to aid decision-making.
• Aggregate and manipulate large datasets to identify opportunities for increased profitability through revenue generation or operational efficiency improvements.
• Analyze diligence data for potential acquisitions and prepare comprehensive valuation analyses, including pro forma P&Ls, forecasts, and investment models.
• Identify and evaluate any open items required to complete these analyses.
• Work with Business Intelligence to analyze company data for increased effectiveness in data-driven decision making.
• Prepare and present analyses, key findings, and recommendations to senior leadership.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Prior exposure to data management and analytics tools, such as Power BI and SQL, is preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail and organization.
• Highly motivated, intellectually curious, and eager to take on new challenges.
• Demonstrate creativity, integrity, professional skepticism, inquisitiveness, and strong business acumen.

Qualifications

• Have completed at least three years toward a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, a technical/STEM field, or at least three years of military service in a military occupational specialty (MOS) related to finance, logistics, communications, or a STEM-focused vocation.
• Strong interpersonal, written, verbal, and digital communication skills.

Collaboration and Education Opportunities

• Interact with Company executives and third-party investment partners through educational and professional development opportunities.
• Develop advanced Excel, financial modeling, and presentation skills through hands-on training.
• Gain exposure to M&A deal flow and the valuation process for acquisitions and divestitures.
• Receive mentorship from experienced finance and accounting professionals.
• Develop data-driven storytelling skills, including experience with Microsoft PowerPoint.