Location:Madrid, SpainJob ID: R0126617Date Posted:2026-06-25Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U.Profession (Job Category):FinanceJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:<div><div><h2>The Opportunity</h2>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 <div><ul><li>Take ownership of specific areas within transactional tax, managing topics independently and ensuring high-quality delivery</li><li>Prepare and submit a wide range of tax declarations, including WHT, CIT, VAT, deferred taxes, and other applicable filings</li><li>Leverage your tax certification to ensure accurate and timely submission of tax returns</li><li>Drive efficiency through the automation of VAT, WHT, and CIT processes, using AI tools and real-time S/4HANA data</li><li>Strengthen governance by monitoring compliance, identifying anomalies, and tracking tax risks through data-driven dashboards</li><li>Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of indirect tax compliance processes across Spain and Portugal</li><li>Ensure all tax deadlines are met, maintaining accuracy and reliability in all tax-related activities</li><li>Manage and triage the tax mailbox, providing timely responses and coordination with relevant stakeholders</li><li>Support tax payment processes and perform regular reconciliation of tax accounts</li><li>Assist in tax audits, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth and efficient execution</li></ul></div>Your background<div><h2></h2><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Law, or similar, with a focus on taxation or compliance</li><li>5 years of experience in operational tax, including preparation of Spanish tax declarations. Knowledge of Portuguese tax declarations will be considered a plus</li><li>Strong knowledge of tax regulations and compliance requirements, with the ability to interpret local and international tax frameworks</li><li>Experience with SAP (FI/CO, S/4HANA) and tax tools such as Vertex, SAP Document Compliance, or HELT; advanced Excel skills for data analysis and automation</li><li>Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong coordination skills and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines</li><li>Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, and English; TOC/OCC certification (or willingness to obtain it) and basic accounting knowledge are a plus</li></ul></div>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 &amp; Assessments.</div> </div><h2>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 <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. </h2>

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world&rsquo;s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries.

Tax Operations Specialist

Location:Madrid, SpainJob ID: R0126617Date Posted:2026-06-25Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U.Profession (Job Category):FinanceJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:<div><div><h2>The Opportunity</h2>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 <div><ul><li>Take ownership of specific areas within transactional tax, managing topics independently and ensuring high-quality delivery</li><li>Prepare and submit a wide range of tax declarations, including WHT, CIT, VAT, deferred taxes, and other applicable filings</li><li>Leverage your tax certification to ensure accurate and timely submission of tax returns</li><li>Drive efficiency through the automation of VAT, WHT, and CIT processes, using AI tools and real-time S/4HANA data</li><li>Strengthen governance by monitoring compliance, identifying anomalies, and tracking tax risks through data-driven dashboards</li><li>Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of indirect tax compliance processes across Spain and Portugal</li><li>Ensure all tax deadlines are met, maintaining accuracy and reliability in all tax-related activities</li><li>Manage and triage the tax mailbox, providing timely responses and coordination with relevant stakeholders</li><li>Support tax payment processes and perform regular reconciliation of tax accounts</li><li>Assist in tax audits, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth and efficient execution</li></ul></div>Your background<div><h2></h2><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Law, or similar, with a focus on taxation or compliance</li><li>5 years of experience in operational tax, including preparation of Spanish tax declarations. Knowledge of Portuguese tax declarations will be considered a plus</li><li>Strong knowledge of tax regulations and compliance requirements, with the ability to interpret local and international tax frameworks</li><li>Experience with SAP (FI/CO, S/4HANA) and tax tools such as Vertex, SAP Document Compliance, or HELT; advanced Excel skills for data analysis and automation</li><li>Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong coordination skills and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines</li><li>Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, and English; TOC/OCC certification (or willingness to obtain it) and basic accounting knowledge are a plus</li></ul></div>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 &amp; Assessments.</div> </div><h2>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 <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. </h2>

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