Tax Operations Specialist

Job Description:

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.

• 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

• 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

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.

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.