Workday Finance Expert

Greenstar; Leeds; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda is seeking a Workday Finance Expert to support and optimise our Workday Financial Management platform across IT, Finance and Procurement. You will deliver day-to-day functional and technical support, resolve issues and help streamline processes, integrations and reporting.

The role suits a qualified accountant with hands-on Workday Financials experience and strong finance knowledge, able to translate business needs into effective system solutions.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with Workday Financials experience.
• Experience in finance processes and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting financial systems or projects.
• Ability to translate business needs into system solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day Workday Financials support across modules.
• Investigate issues and coordinate with internal teams.
• Configure changes and test Workday updates.
• Create and maintain reports and dashboards.
• Support audits and compliance with system data.
• Train finance users on Workday functionality.

Skills

Workday Financials

Finance knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Professional accountancy qualification

Tools

Workday

EIB

Workday Report Writer

Composite Reporting

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for a Workday Finance Expert to support and enhance our Workday Financial Management platform.

Working across IT, Finance and Procurement, you will ensure Workday Financials operates accurately and efficiently while continuing to meet the needs of the business. You will provide day-to-day functional and technical support, resolve system issues and help optimise processes, integrations and reporting.

This role would suit a qualified accountant who combines strong finance knowledge with hands-on Workday Financials experience.

Workday Finance Expert

About The Role

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide day-to-day support across Workday Financials, including:
  • Financial Accounting
  • Supplier Accounts and Accounts Payable
  • Customer Accounts and Accounts Receivable
  • Expenses
  • Procurement
  • Projects
• Investigate and resolve system issues, working with internal teams and Workday Support where required
• Manage configuration changes and support the testing and deployment of Workday updates and new functionality
• Create and support data loads using Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), ensuring data remains accurate and complete
• Develop and maintain custom reports and dashboards using Workday Report Writer and Composite Reporting
• Work with Finance, Procurement and IT teams to translate business requirements into effective system solutions
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve the user experience
• Support financial audits and compliance reviews by providing system data and documentation
• Train and support finance users on Workday functionality and best practice
• Monitor Workday Community for relevant product updates, new features and recommended practices
• Create and maintain process, procedure and configuration documentation

About You

• A recognised professional accountancy qualification
• Proven experience working with Workday Financials in a functional or technical capacity
• In-depth knowledge of finance processes, accounting principles and financial reporting
• Experience supporting financial systems or delivering financial systems projects
• Practical experience using Workday EIB and financial reporting tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Confidence working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Desirable Experience

• Workday certification in Financials or a related module
• Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning or Workday Studio
• Knowledge of SOX compliance and financial audit requirements
• Familiarity with Workday HCM and Payroll modules

About Us

We are Panda. We value waste.

We’re in the business of waste management but that doesn’t just mean collecting bins. Behind every collection is a passionate team of people finding smarter, safer, and more sustainable ways to recycle and repurpose materials that would otherwise go to waste.

Over the past 30 years, Panda has grown into a leading resource recovery business, bringing together almost 3,000 people across multiple brands, united by a shared vision and strong values. While our operations are diverse, our purpose is clear: to protect our people, support our customers, and create positive impact for the communities and environments we serve.

At Panda, people are at the heart of everything we do. We work as one team, combining different skills, experiences, and perspectives to achieve shared goals. We care for each other’s wellbeing, encourage development, and support growth because we know we’re stronger together.

We expect excellence in how we operate. High standards, bold thinking, and continuous improvement drive our passion for innovation. We challenge the ordinary, put safety first, and embrace new ideas while delivering practical, cost-effective solutions that move our business forward.

We own what we do. From day-to-day tasks to major projects, we take pride in our work and responsibility for the outcome. We don’t walk past problems we address them together. Our expertise, reliability, and care reflect who we are and the difference we make.

And above all, we act with trust and integrity. Trust is built through open communication, honesty, and accountability. It allows us to move quickly, make confident decisions, and deliver results - knowing our people are empowered to do the right thing.

Our journey depends on talented, committed people who want to make an impact.

Panda is committed to attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate and the people we serve. (DE& I Policy Statement)