Business Development Summer Intern

Business Development Intern

At Sparklight and Cable One, 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.

As a Business Development Intern, you will apply finance and accounting principles to drive budgeting, forecasting, and strategic business planning. You'll develop detailed financial models, analyze large datasets, and evaluate acquisition opportunities through comprehensive valuation and diligence reviews. Additionally, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data-driven decision-making and strengthen investor relationships within the internet service provider industry.

What you will experience :

• 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.
• Collaborate with the Investor Relations team to maintain and strengthen relationships with investors, prospects, and key counterparties and build expertise in identifying value drivers within the internet service provider industry, with a focus on industry-specific metrics and trends.

Qualifications :

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Our Commitment :

Diversity lies in the communities we serve and among the associates who dedicate themselves to ensure our continued success. Here at Cable One and our family of brands, we believe it is our individual and unique talents, backgrounds and perspectives that, when combined, truly make us an unstoppable force. "Stronger Together" is not just a verbal cue, it is the motto that our associates live by, exemplify, and embody each and every day. Cable One / Sparklight is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Pre-hire Processes :

Cable One / Sparklight is committed to keeping our associates and customers safe. Job offers are contingent upon the results of background, drug screening, and reference check. Only after successfully passing these pre-hire clearances are individuals approved for hire and ready to start their successful and rewarding career.