Global Indirect Tax Manager

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking an experienced tax professional to join our global indirect tax team in the United Kingdom. You will help shape the indirect tax strategy, lead tax products, and collaborate with cross‑functional partners.

The role focuses on expanding the business, optimizing the international supply chain, and driving process automation with SAP S/4HANA and Vertex. Fluent English and strong analytical, problem‑solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in an international auditing firm, a tax consulting firm or a multinational company.
• Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance or Law.
• Solid understanding of EU VAT Directive and its practical application.
• Willingness to take ownership of project tasks, including indirect tax compliance optimization.
• Willingness to work outside of comfort zone with support. Translates complex technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support design and execution of an 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 (SAP S/4HANA and Vertex) and educate teams on indirect tax topics.
• Identify cross tax functional issues and opportunities and work with other streams of tax.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

English fluency

Tax technology

Education

Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance or Law

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Vertex

Job description

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, 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

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

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.

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts
pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws. For certain roles - particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions - additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position. The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior
to the initiation of any such checks.

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