Finance Business Analyst I

Socket.dev; Safford (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet/Auto/Home insurance discounts

Internal progression

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan in Safford, AZ is seeking a Finance Business Analyst to support financial planning and analysis by gathering requirements, analyzing cost data, and preparing reports to inform strategic decisions. You will partner with operations, procurement, and other departments to develop cost models, monitor budgets and forecasts, perform journal entries and reconciliations, and ensure SOX compliance.

Prerequisites include a finance degree or relevant experience and proficiency in SAP,

Qualifications

• High School diploma with six years of financial analytics experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field and two years of experience.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Proficiency in SAP, Power BI, Excel, and Business Objects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Understanding of financial regulations and SOX controls.
• Exposure to manufacturing or mining industry financial operations.
• Familiarity with OKRs and KPI tracking.

Responsibilities

• Gather business requirements and analyze cost and operational data.
• Prepare reports informing strategic decisions with strong field presence.
• Support budgeting, forecasts, and financial statements.
• Collaborate with operations and procurement to develop financial insights.
• Assist with journal entries, reconciliations, and SOX compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

OKRs and KPI tracking

Mining/Manufacturing experience

SOX controls understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

High School diploma with six years of financial analytics experience

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Business Objects

Job 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.

Where You Will Work

In operation since 2007, Safford operations is a zero-discharge facility and one of the most sustainable mines in the United States. The operation’s commitment to utilizing advanced technologies and sustainable practices strongly emphasizes safety and environmental stewardship. Located in southeastern Arizona, close to more than 4 million acres of national forest, employees and their families can connect with the great outdoors while fishing, rafting, hiking and more. Several educational institutions also are nearby, including a Northern Arizona University satellite campus, Eastern Arizona College, and the Gila Institute for Technology.

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 range for this role is currently$65,000 - $90,000. 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. 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.