EMEA Tax Specialist (DIRECT TAX CIT, TP)

Job description

Function Finance Our Company We’re Hitachi Digital, a company at the forefront of digital transformation and the fastest growing division of Hitachi Group. We’re crucial to the company’s strategy and ambition to become a premier global player in the massive and fast-moving digital transformation market. Our group companies, including GlobalLogic, Hitachi Digital Services, Hitachi Vantara and more, offer comprehensive services that span the entire digital lifecycle, from initial idea to full-scale operation and the infrastructure to run it on. Hitachi Digital represents One Hitachi, integrating domain knowledge and digital capabilities, and harnessing the power of the entire portfolio of services, technologies, and partnerships, to accelerate synergy creation and make real-world impact for our customers and society as a whole. Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to unleash a digital future. We don’t expect you to ‘fit’ every requirement – your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us. Job description The Team We are looking for a highly skilled EMEA Tax Specialist (DIRECT TAX CIT, TP)​ to join our dynamic tax team supporting a diverse and international business environment across the EMEA region. As part of the Hitachi Digital Tax Team , you will join a global function that supports the Digital Infrastructure, Digital Services, and Hitachi Vantara businesses. The EMEA Tax team is made up of experienced tax professionals located across multiple countries and led by the EMEA Tax Director based in the Netherlands. Working collaboratively across geographies and business units, the team provides tax compliance, reporting, advisory, and strategic tax support, helping the organization navigate an increasingly complex international tax landscape. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a highly visible team that partners closely with Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders across the region. The Role As an EMEA Tax Specialist (DIRECT TAX CIT, TP) , you will manage a broad range of direct tax matters across multiple EMEA countries, with a particular focus on Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Transfer Pricing (TP) and tax provisioning. You will ensure compliance with applicable tax regulations while supporting tax reporting processes, preparation and review of tax filings, calculation of tax liabilities, and maintenance of accurate tax records. In this role, you will conduct tax research and analysis, assess the impact of changing regulations, and identify opportunities for tax optimization and risk mitigation. You will also support tax audits, tax structuring initiatives, and business projects. Acting as a trusted tax advisor, you will collaborate closely with Finance, Legal, Sales, and Operations teams across the region. You will also manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities. As a recognized subject matter expert, you will independently manage complex tax matters, drive projects with minimal supervision, and provide guidance to less experienced team members when required. What You'll Bring University degree in Tax, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. 7–12 years of experience in international taxation, ideally combining Big Four and in-house corporate tax experience. Strong knowledge of Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Transfer Pricing (TP), tax provisioning, and DAC6 requirements. Experience managing tax compliance and reporting across multiple jurisdictions. Solid understanding of international tax principles and regulations within the EMEA region. Strong business acumen and an outcome-oriented approach to problem solving. Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and risk assessment skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities, with the ability to act as a trusted advisor to business leaders. Fluency in English; additional European languages are an advantage. Experience working with ERP systems, preferably Oracle. #LI-MS3 About us We’re a global, 1000-stong, diverse team of professional experts, promoting and delivering Social Innovation through our One Hitachi initiative (OT x IT x Product) and working on projects that have a real-world impact. We’re curious, passionate and empowered, blending our legacy of 110 years of innovation with our shaping our future. Here you’re not just another employee; you’re part of a tradition of excellence and a community working towards creating a digital future. Fostering innovation through diverse perspectives Hitachi is a global company operating across a wide range of industries and regions. One of the things that sets Hitachi apart is the diversity of our business and people, which drives our innovation and growth. We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems. We believe that when people feel valued, heard, and safe to express themselves, they do their best work. How we look after you We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We’re also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We’re always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you’ll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with. We’re proud to say we’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.