What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Summer Intern - Finance (U.S. Business Unit) position at Copper World Inc?
Role Title: | 2026 Summer Intern - Finance |
Reports to: | Senior Manager, Finance |
Job Type: | Full-time Temporary |
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. Hudbay’s growth pipeline includes the Copper World project in Arizona, 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:
The Finance Intern will provide critical operational support to the Hudbay U.S. Business Unit during a period of significant activity across our domestic portfolio. Based in our Tucson office, this role is designed for a motivated student looking to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world industrial finance. You won’t just be observing; you will be an active contributor to the data integrity and organizational framework that supports a multi-site mining business.
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Data Integrity & Clean-up: Assist the finance team in auditing and refining financial datasets to ensure accuracy in reporting and forecasting across U.S. operations.
- Document Management: Organize and maintain financial records, contracts, and project documentation to ensure audit readiness and streamlined workflows for the business unit.
- Process Improvement: As a "self-starter," identify opportunities to automate or simplify current administrative tasks and present fresh ideas to the leadership team.
- Ad Hoc Project Support: Provide analytical support for various departments, including accounts payable, procurement, or cost control as needed.
- Learning & Integration: Actively participate in team meetings to gain a foundational understanding of the mining life cycle and how finance drives large-scale industrial operations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:
- Education: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited university with a major in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
- Location: Must be a local resident of the Greater Tucson area for the duration of the summer internship (the role is based in the Tucson office).
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with a solid foundational grasp of Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables, and data entry).
- Mindset: A strong "self-starter" mentality with the ability to work independently on routine tasks while maintaining high attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
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.
Why Hudbay?
- At Hudbay, our values of Dignity & Respect, Caring, Openness, and Trustworthiness are embedded into our culture by the way we work and how we interact with one another.
Hudbay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates may be required to undergo educational and criminal background checks. Chosen candidates will be required to successfully pass a physical and drug screening.