Business Development Analyst

About the role

Seeking Candidates in the Nashville or Charlotte Area The Business Development Analyst supports Beacon’s strategic growth initiatives by executing add-on acquisitions, performing deal-related analysis, and developing materials for sponsor and investment committee review. This role is integral to supporting due diligence, preparing documentation, and driving organic business development efforts within a high-growth behavioral health environment. The Analyst collaborates across teams to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with enterprise objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of add-on acquisitions, including financial modeling and initial underwriting.
• Manage the due diligence dataroom: upload, organize, and maintain documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop strategic presentation materials for sponsor approval, integrations, and investment committee meetings.
• Participate in targeted organic business development initiatives.
• Ensure accuracy, version control, and timely access to documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business objectives.
• Examples of KPIs for this role include: Accuracy and timeliness of financial models; Quality and completeness of due diligence documentation; Contribution to organic business development initiatives.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or a business-related major.
• 1–2 years of experience in healthcare-focused transaction advisory, investment banking, private equity, or corporate development.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze financial statements and Quality of Earnings reports to identify trends and assess financial health.
• Familiarity with add-on acquisition strategies, especially within multi-site healthcare or physician practice management platforms.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-moving environment.
• Desire to learn the entire deal process from underwriting and valuation to closing and integration.

Skills

• Technical Skills:
  • Builds accurate, well-structured financial models quickly.
  • Cleans and normalizes messy datasets with minimal guidance.
  • Understands key healthcare metrics (provider productivity, payer mix, revenue cycle KPIs).
• Soft Skills:
  • Self-starter: anticipates next steps and stays ahead of deadlines.
  • Identifies gaps or issues in diligence and comes prepared with solutions or ideas.
  • Ability to handle pressure and deal volume in a fast-paced environment.
  • Manages competing priorities and communicates effectively with managers.
  • Shows strong ownership and urgency across workstreams.
  • Communicates clearly and consistently, keeping teams updated.
  • Flags issues early and provides context for quick decision-making.
  • Seeks clarification and asks thoughtful questions to advance work.
  • Demonstrates curiosity and a desire to fully understand deals, models, and industry.