Global Indirect Tax Manager

Hitachi Energy; Zaventem; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hitachi Energy is looking for an experienced indirect tax professional to join our global tax team in Belgium. You will help shape the indirect tax strategy, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and drive optimization across international operations using SAP S/4HANA and Vertex.

You will educate teams on indirect tax subjects, manage cross-functional projects and leverage technology to automate processes while supporting global contracts and expansion strategies.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant professional experience
• Solid understanding of EU VAT Directive and its practical application
• Fluency in English
• Willingness to take ownership of project tasks including indirect tax compliance optimization.

Responsabilités

• Support design and execution of effective strategy for future indirect tax function
• Cooperate with stakeholders for global indirect tax optimization
• Work with tax managers and external advisors on complex projects or global contracts
• Maximize the benefit of technology including SAP S/4 HANA and Vertex and explore AI opportunities
• Be a strong functional lead as a specialist in tax and technology intersections
• Share expertise with team and stakeholders to build company’s indirect tax culture
• Identify cross-tax functional issues and opportunities and work across streams of tax

Connaissances

English fluency

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

IT systems

Formation

Degree in Economics/Business/Finance/Law with taxation focus

Outils

SAP S/4 HANA

Vertex

Description du poste

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 : 2026-09-18