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Role Title:

Finance Associate 

Reports to:

Senior Manager, Finance 

Job Type:

Full-time, Regular

Location:

Tucson, AZ

About Hudbay:

Hudbay (TSX, NYSE: HBM) is a copper-focused mining company with three long-life operations and a world-class pipeline of copper growth projects in tier-one mining-friendly jurisdictions of Canada, Peru, and the United States.

Hudbay's operating portfolio includes the Constancia mine in Cusco (Peru), the Snow Lake operations in Manitoba (Canada) and the Copper Mountain mine in British Columbia (Canada). Copper is the primary metal produced by the Company, which is complemented by meaningful gold production and by-product zinc, silver and molybdenum. Hudbay's growth pipeline includes the Copper World project in Arizona (United States), the Cactus project in Arizona (United States), the Mason project in Nevada (United States), the Llaguen project in La Libertad (Peru) and several expansion and exploration opportunities near its existing operations.

The value Hudbay creates and the impact it has is embodied in its purpose statement: “We care about our people, our communities, and our planet. Hudbay provides the metals the world needs. We work sustainably, transform lives, and create better futures for communities.” Hudbay’s mission is to create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging its core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.

Mission:

To create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging our core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.

Purpose of Role:

Reporting to Senior Manager, the Finance Associate, this is a high-growth opportunity for a motivated professional to join our finance team. The Finance Associate will be a key contributor across a variety of financial functions, playing a crucial role in maintaining the accuracy of our financial records and supporting our daily operations. The ideal candidate is a recent graduate with a foundational understanding of finance and accounting principles, eager to learn and develop a broad range of skills in a fast-paced environment.

This role will be located at the regional head office in Tucson, Arizona.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Vendor and Contract Management: Assist with the onboarding of new vendors, manage vendor inquiries, and help maintain accurate vendor and contract records.
• Operational Accounting Support: Support daily accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including invoice reconciliation and payment tracking.
• General Ledger Assistance: Assist in preparing and posting journal entries, and support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Help gather and analyze financial data to support internal reporting and provide insights to leadership.
• Process Improvement: Identify and propose solutions to streamline financial processes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Strong foundational knowledge of accounting principles and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in financial software (e.g., SAP) or a willingness to learn quickly.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Other Requirements:

Physical – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Normal office environment with frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing. Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery. Oral and auditory.. 

Work Environment – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This person must be able to sit or stand at a personal computer for a reasonable amount of time typing and reading.

Employee must be able to prove that he/she has a current and valid driver's license.

Why Hudbay?

Hudbay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Following a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check. Depending on the specific requirements of the role, candidates may also need to undergo a physical examination, drug screening, and educational verification.