Finance Business Analyst II

Socket.dev; Safford (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan seeks a finance professional to support planning and analysis, translating business needs into cost models and identifying savings opportunities across the Safford site.

You will collaborate with operations, procurement and IT to build scalable models, deliver insights, and drive efficiency. Strong data skills, SOX knowledge, and experience with ERP tools are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school or higher with relevant financial analysis experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field with 2–4+ years of experience.
• Proficiency in SAP, Power BI, Excel, and Business Objects.
• Excellent analytical, technical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong 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.

Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into cost models and perform advanced analyses to identify savings and efficiency improvements.
• Monitor departmental costs, assist with budgeting/forecasting, ensure compliance, and support month‑end/quarter‑end close.
• Liaise between business and technical teams to deliver scalable cost models and actionable insights.
• Develop and present financial reports and dashboards to reduce costs and drive revenue growth.
• Analyze large datasets to support decision-making and perform accounting tasks as needed.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data storytelling

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma with 8 years financial analysis or business analytics

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

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

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Business Objects

OneStream

CoreStream

Ariba

Blackline

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

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 conduitbetween 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$75,000 - $104,000.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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