Finance Business Analyst I

Chino is an open-pit copper mining complex located 15 miles from the historic mining community of Silver City in southwestern New Mexico. 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.

About the role

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.

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $64,000-$87,500. 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.

Schedule

• 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.

Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam. Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing. 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.