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Hitachi Energy

Global Indirect Tax Manager

Birmingham On-site 5-10 yrs exp Utilities 38,469 employees
Indirect Tax StrategyEU VATGlobal Tax OptimizationTax ComplianceInternational Supply Chain Management

Requirements

Candidates should have 5–7 years of relevant tax experience and a degree in economics, business administration, finance, or law with a focus on taxation. They should understand the EU VAT Directive, be comfortable with tax processes and IT systems, and demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills; SAP S/4HANA and Vertex experience is preferred.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and passionate team player to join our global tax team. You will be an integral part of Indirect tax strategy, lead indirect tax products and contribute actively to other cross-functional projects where our input is needed. You will contribute to the challenges of our global company. Focusing on business expansion and international supply chain management, you will act as a strategic advisor to our teams and educate them on indirect tax subjects and process automation. Together with the Global Indirect Tax lead and the rest of the tax team globally, the team will define how we do global taxes.

Your Mission

  • Support design and execution of effective strategy for future indirect tax function
  • Cooperate with various stakeholders for global indirect tax optimization
  • Work with tax managers and external advisors globally in relation to complex projects or global contracts
  • Maximize the benefit of technology already put in place (S4 Hana and Vertex) as well as explore further tax technology opportunities including scalable adoption of AI solutions.
  • Be a strong functional lead as a specialist understanding of tax and technology intersections.
  • Share your expertise with your team and relevant stakeholders to build Company’s indirect tax culture
  • Identify cross tax functional issues and opportunities and work other streams of tax

Your Story

  • 5-7 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in an international auditing firm, a tax consulting firm or a multinational company (mix of both preferred)
  • Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance or Law, with special focus on taxation
  • Solid understanding of EU VAT Directive and its practical application
  • Willingness and ability to take ownership of project related tasks, including indirect tax compliance optimization.
  • Willingness to work outside of comfort zone with support
  • Proven ability to adapt to changes, dig into technical details and translate complex technical issues to non-experts
  • High affinity for processes and IT systems, including the ability to dig deep into the numbers
  • Preferably experience of implementing tax processes and solutions, ideally in SAP S/4 HANA and Vertex
  • Excellent analytical, conceptual thinking and creative problem-solving skills
  • Fluency in English

Why Join Hitachi Energy?

At Hitachi Energy, we are committed to shaping the future of sustainable energy through innovative technologies. As part of our team, you’ll work in a collaborative and inclusive environment, surrounded by talented professionals who share your drive for excellence. Together, we’ll overcome challenges and achieve remarkable results.

Publication date : 2026-10-21

Education

Bachelor Degree

Skills

Indirect Tax StrategyEU VATGlobal Tax OptimizationTax ComplianceInternational Supply Chain ManagementTax TechnologySAP S/4HANAVertexProcess AutomationAI SolutionsProject ManagementStakeholder CollaborationAnalytical ThinkingProblem-SolvingCommunicationProcess Improvement

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future with innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we co-create and build long-term partnerships across the utility, industry, transportation, data centers, and infrastructure sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD.