Finance Business Analyst I

Freeport McMoRan•Climax, KS

18h•$64,000 - $87,500•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to manufacturing or mining industry financial operations.
Familiarity with OKRs and KPI tracking.
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

Responsibilities

Support financial planning and analysis by gathering business requirements, analyzing cost and operational data, and preparing reports that inform strategic decisions.
Maintain a strong field presence and build relationships with operating departments to improve financial efficiency and ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
Support the identification and documentation of stakeholder business needs and contribute to developing actionable plans that can be incorporated into cost models.
Analyze financial data and existing processes to identify trends, variances, and cost-saving opportunities.
Monitor and analyze departmental costs related to equipment, labor, materials, and more.
Support the preparation of company budgets and forecasts.
Assist communication between business stakeholders and technical teams.
Create detailed financial reports and presentations for management.
Analyze large production, sales, and expense datasets to support decision-making.
Support efforts to maintain compliance with applicable financial regulations, standards, and internal policies.
Work closely with operations, procurement, and other departments to gather data and develop financial insights.
Support accounting activities such as journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial statement review, ensuring accuracy and alignment with established principles.
Perform other duties as requested under general supervision.