Tax Operations Specialist

Hitachi Energy; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual Incentive Plan

Flexible Working

Meal Allowance

Life Insurance

Medical Check-up

Psychological assistance

Language trainings

Coaching & Assessments

Descripción de la vacante

Hitachi Energy in Madrid seeks a Tax Specialist to shape tax strategy and support business growth across Spain and Portugal. You will advise multiple units, embed tax considerations in transformations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic, multi-country setting.

You will drive tax declarations, governance, and automation initiatives while leveraging SAP/S4HANA and tax tools. This role offers exposure to diverse business models in a purpose-led energy leader.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in economics, business, law or similar with focus on taxation/compliance.
• 5 years of experience in operational tax, including Spanish tax declarations.
• Knowledge of Portuguese tax declarations is a plus.
• Proficient in SAP (FI/CO, S/4HANA) and tax tools; advanced Excel skills.
• Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese and English; TOC/OCC cert a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Take ownership of areas within transactional tax and deliver high-quality work.
• Prepare and submit tax declarations: WHT, CIT, VAT, deferred taxes, etc.
• Leverage tax certification to ensure accurate timely tax returns.
• Drive automation of VAT, WHT and CIT using AI and S/4HANA data.
• Strengthen governance with data-driven dashboards and monitoring.
• Support development of indirect tax processes across Spain and Portugal.
• Ensure all tax deadlines are met and accurate filings.
• Manage tax mailbox and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Support tax payments and reconcile tax accounts.
• Assist in tax audits with internal and external teams.

Conocimientos

Highly organized

Strong coordination

Independent work

Data-driven decision making

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Administration, Law or similar

Herramientas

SAP FI/CO S/4HANA

Vertex

SAP Document Compliance

HELT

Advanced Excel

Descripción del empleo

The Opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy in Madrid and play a key role in shaping the tax landscape of a global leader driving the energy transition. As a Tax Specialist, you will act as a trusted advisor to multiple business units across Spain and Portugal, contributing to strategic decision‑making and ensuring tax considerations are embedded in business growth and transformation initiatives.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of international business, regulation, and innovation. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams and experienced professionals in a dynamic environment where your insights will directly support sustainable business operations and compliance in a complex, multi‑country setting.

If you are looking for a position where you can grow your expertise, gain exposure to diverse business models, and be part of a purpose‑led company accelerating a sustainable energy future, this is your opportunity.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Take ownership of specific areas within transactional tax, managing topics independently and ensuring high‑quality delivery
• Prepare and submit a wide range of tax declarations, including WHT, CIT, VAT, deferred taxes, and other applicable filings
• Leverage your tax certification to ensure accurate and timely submission of tax returns
• Drive efficiency through the automation of VAT, WHT, and CIT processes, using AI tools and real‑time S/4HANA data
• Strengthen governance by monitoring compliance, identifying anomalies, and tracking tax risks through data‑driven dashboards
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of indirect tax compliance processes across Spain and Portugal
• Ensure all tax deadlines are met, maintaining accuracy and reliability in all tax‑related activities
• Manage and triage the tax mailbox, providing timely responses and coordination with relevant stakeholders
• Support tax payment processes and perform regular reconciliation of tax accounts
• Assist in tax audits, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth and efficient execution

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Law, or similar, with a focus on taxation or compliance
• 5 years of experience in operational tax, including preparation of Spanish tax declarations. Knowledge of Portuguese tax declarations will be considered a plus
• Strong knowledge of tax regulations and compliance requirements, with the ability to interpret local and international tax frameworks
• Experience with SAP (FI/CO, S/4HANA) and tax tools such as Vertex, SAP Document Compliance, or HELT; advanced Excel skills for data analysis and automation
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented, with strong coordination skills and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines
• Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, and English; TOC/OCC certification (or willingness to obtain it) and basic accounting knowledge are a plus

More About Us

A holistic range of competitive benefit program to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out.

For this role, depending on grade and experience we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules): Annual Incentive Plan, Flexible Working, Meal Allowance, Life Insurance, Medical Check‑up, Psychological assistance, Language trainings, Coaching & Assessments.