Global Indirect Tax Manager — Strategy & Tech Innovator

Hitachi Energy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is expanding its global tax team and seeks an experienced indirect tax professional. You will lead strategy, optimize compliance across regions, and partner with external advisors on complex global contracts. Emphasis on leveraging SAP S/4 HANA, Vertex, and automation to scale tax operations.

You will educate teams, translate technical issues for non-experts, and drive cross-functional alignment in a dynamic, international environment. English fluency is essential.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in indirect tax, ideally with multinational exposure.
• Solid understanding of EU VAT Directive and its practical application.
• Willingness to own project tasks, including indirect tax compliance optimization.
• Experience implementing tax processes and solutions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 technology value (SAP S/4 HANA and Vertex) and explore AI opportunities.
• Provide strong functional lead as tax and technology intersect.
• Share expertise to build Hitachi Energy’s indirect tax culture.

Skills

English fluency

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

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

Tools

SAP S/4 HANA

Vertex

Job description

Hitachi Energy is expanding its global tax team and seeks an experienced indirect tax professional. You will lead strategy, optimize compliance across regions, and partner with external advisors on complex global contracts. Emphasis on leveraging SAP S/4 HANA, Vertex, and automation to scale tax operations.

You will educate teams, translate technical issues for non-experts, and drive cross-functional alignment in a dynamic, international environment. English fluency is essential.