Tax Operations Specialist

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/4

HANA 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/4

HANA) 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.

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