Global Indirect Tax Manager

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking an experienced tax professional to join our global indirect tax team. You will lead indirect tax strategy, work with tax managers and external advisors, and drive process improvements leveraging SAP S/4HANA and Vertex.

This role focuses on international expansion, supply chain, and cross-functional projects where tax input is critical. You will educate teams on indirect tax subject matters, translate complex issues for non-experts, and act as a strategic advisor across

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant professional experience in tax roles.
• Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance or Law with tax focus.
• Solid understanding of EU VAT Directive and its practical application.
• Willingness to own project tasks including indirect tax compliance optimization.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA and Vertex preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support design and execution of 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.

Skills

Fluency in English

Analytical thinking

Tax technology

Project ownership

Education

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

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Vertex

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.

Location

• Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
• Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
• Zaventem, Flemish Brabant, Belgium

Job Details

• Job type Full time
• Work arrangement Hybrid
• Experience Experienced
• Job function Finance
• Contract Regular
• Publication date 2026-09-18
• Reference number R0144329

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.