Workday Performance, Data & Reporting Analyst

Workday Performance, Data & Reporting Analyst

Location: Leeds or Dublin

Turn Workday data into real business decisions

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Workday Performance, Data & Reporting Analyst to ensure our Workday platform runs at its best — delivering high-quality data, fast performance, and insights the business can actually use.

Reporting to the Head of In Life Change for Finance, Supplier and Colleague Journeys, this role sits at the centre of how we monitor system performance, improve data quality, and turn information into action.

You’ll act as a subject matter expert across Workday’s reporting architecture, data model, and system behaviour, helping teams across Finance, HR, and Operations make better, faster decisions.

What you’ll be doing (and why it matters)

This role is about more than reporting — it’s about making Workday faster, smarter, and more valuable to the business.

Keep Workday performing at its best

• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimise reports, calculations, and processes so everything runs smoothly — especially at critical periods like month-end.

• Create dashboards, reports, and analytics that are clear, accurate, and genuinely useful not just data for data’s sake.

• Ensure the data behind the system is clean, reliable, and fit for purpose — identifying issues at source and driving fixes with the business.

• Support leaders across Finance, HR, Payroll, and Procurement by translating complex data into clear, actionable recommendations.

• Help teams access and use data themselves through well-designed reports, documentation, and training.

• Use Workday releases, feedback, and analytics to refine how the system operates and evolves.

• You’re not just building reports — you’re improving how the business makes decisions
• You’ll own both performance and data quality, not just outputs
• You’ll influence how Workday is used across multiple functions
• You’ll play a key role in making Workday a high-performing, insight-driven platform

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who combines technical capability with commercial thinking.

You’ll likely bring:

• Strong hands-on experience building Workday reports and calculated fields
• A solid understanding of Workday Finance data models
• A background as a qualified accountant with strong analytical capability
• Experience identifying and resolving system performance issues
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets
• The ability to communicate insights clearly to non-technical stakeholders

Bonus points if you have exposure to Power BI, SQL, Workday HR data, or have worked in complex operational environments.

What success looks like

Reports run faster and deliver clearer insight

Data quality improves across Finance and HR

Teams rely on self-service analytics instead of manual reporting

Leaders make better decisions based on accurate, timely data

Workday continues to evolve and improve with the business

Why join us

We’re building a more data-driven, efficient, and scalable organisation, with Workday at the core.

This role gives you the opportunity to own how data is used across the business, influence decision-making, and make a visible impact at scale.

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.

Take the first step and join us on the journey.

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