Finance Business Analyst I

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career. Apply Today!        Where You Will Work     Chino is an open-pit copper mining complex located 15 miles from the historic mining community of Silver City in southwestern New Mexico. The historic Chino mine was among the world's first low-grade, open-pit copper mines. Today, the operation consists of a 36,000-metric-ton-per-day concentrator that produces copper and a 150-million-pound-per-year solvent extraction/electrowinning plant that produces copper cathode from solution generated by run-of-mine leaching.     The community of Silver City boasts various restaurants, arts, entertainment, cliff dwellings, festivals and much more. Residents and visitors enjoy gentle four seasons, with three hundred days of sunshine a year and low humidity. From unique shopping finds in the galleries to everyday groceries, schools and housing, there are numerous amenities for everyone. Visit Silver City to learn more.    What You Will Do 
 In this role, you support financial planning and analysis by gathering business requirements, analyzing cost and operational data, and preparing reports that inform strategic decisions, while maintaining a strong field presence and building relationships with operating departments to improve financial efficiency and ensure compliance with internal and external standards. As a Finance Business Analyst, you support the identification and documentation of stakeholder business needs and contribute to developing actionable plans that can be incorporated into cost models, assist with analyzing financial data and existing processes to identify trends, variances, and cost‑saving opportunities, and help monitor and analyze departmental costs related to equipment, labor, materials, and more. You will also support the preparation of company budgets and forecasts, assist communication between business stakeholders and technical teams, and help create detailed financial reports and presentations for management. In addition, you assist with analyzing large production, sales, and expense datasets to support decision‑making, support efforts to maintain compliance with applicable financial regulations, standards, and internal policies, and work closely with operations, procurement, and other departments to gather data and develop financial insights. This role further supports accounting activities such as journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial statement review, ensuring accuracy and alignment with established principles, while performing other duties as requested under general supervision. What You Bring To Freeport 
 High School diploma with six (6) years of financial/business analytics experience OR Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field AND two (2) years of experience OR Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field Proficiency in SAP, Power BI, Excel, and Business Objects Strong analytical, and problem-solving skills Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities Ability to communicate effectively with peers and upper management, including presentation skills. Understanding of financial regulations and SOX controls. Exposure to manufacturing or mining industry financial operations. Familiarity with OKRs and KPI tracking. Preferred Qualifications 
 Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field or higher Experience with OneStream, CoreStream, Ariba, and Blackline Knowledge of safety culture and business conduct principles Ability to mentor, coach, and drive continuous improvement What We Offer You  The estimated annual pay