Finance Business Analyst II
Freeport McMoRan · Bayard, New Mexico, United States · $74K–$101K/yr
Mining · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The analyst will support financial planning by developing cost models, monitoring departmental budgets, and performing advanced data analysis to drive efficiency. They act as a strategic liaison between business and technical teams to deliver actionable financial insights and ensure regulatory compliance.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must possess a high school diploma with 8 years of experience, a bachelor's degree with 4 years of experience, or a master's degree with 2 years of experience in finance or accounting. Proficiency in SAP, Power BI, and Excel is required, along with an understanding of mining or manufacturing financial operations.
Benefits
Full description
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
Support financial planning and analysis by translating business needs into cost models, evaluating data to identify savings and process improvements, monitoring departmental costs, assisting with budgeting and forecasting, ensuring compliance, and contributing to month‑ and quarter‑end close activities while acting as a liaison between business and technical teams to enhance financial efficiency and support site and corporate goals. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and define business needs and actionable plans, ensuring they are translated into scalable cost models that support strategic objectives. Perform advanced analysis to uncover trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements. Serves as a strategic conduit between business stakeholders and technical teams, delivering financial reports and presentations that highlight actionable insights and recommendations to reduce costs and drive revenue growth. Evaluate departmental costs and proposed solutions, develop and review budgets and forecasts, and deliver financial reports and presentations with actionable insights. Analyze large datasets to support decision‑making, build reports and dashboards, maintain compliance with regulations and policies, work cross‑functionally with operations and procurement, perform accounting tasks such as journal entries, reconciliations, variance analyses, and review financial statements, and perform other duties as requested.
What You Bring To Freeport
- High School Diploma and 8 years financial analysis or business analytics
OR
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field and 4 years of financial analysis experience
OR
- Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field and 2 years of financial analysis experience
- Proficiency in SAP, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, and Business Objects
- Strong analytical, technical, and problem‑solving skills
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement across management levels
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Understanding of manufacturing or mining industry financial operations
- Understanding of OKRs and KPI tracking
- Understanding of financial regulations and SOX controls
- Subject matter expert in one or more areas
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field or higher degree
- Experience with OneStream, CoreStream, Ariba, and Blackline
- Knowledge of safety culture and principles of business conduct
- Demonstrated ability in mentoring, coaching, and continuous improvement
- Ability to manage complex datasets and deliver actionable insights
What We Offer You
The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $73,500-$101,000. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process. Click here to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.
- Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
- Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
- Tuition assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
- Internal progression opportunities
- Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!
What We Require
- Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
- Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
- Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
- Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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