Workday Senior Test Analyst

WPP is embarking on a major 3-year transformation to simplify, modernise, and unify its technology platforms across the group. This change is critical to:

·       Enable cost-effective transformation and operational efficiency

·       Accelerate adoption of AI, data, and digital platforms

·       Ensure consistent delivery of value and benefits across all agencies and markets

·       Minimise disruption and maximise engagement during large-scale change

Workday is a cornerstone of this transformation, providing a single, modern system of record for people data and for driving efficiency through our operations and finance functions. By standardising core processes, improving data quality and enabling better insights, Workday supports consistent ways of working, stronger governance and future‑ready capabilities, while creating the foundation for scalable change, automation and AI‑enabled decision making across WPP.

We are looking for a Workday Senior Test Analyst to join the Workday Services Team providing full test and release/tenant management to all parts of the Workday programme in WPP. Within this role you will provide Senior Test Analyst capabilities for several projects including country rollouts as well as BAU enhancements.

In this role you will be a member of the Global QA Hub, working within the Workday Services Team, and reporting to the Workday Test & Release Manager.

What you'll be doing:

• Hands-on Test Management: Hands on test management where you will be involved in all areas of testing, providing hands on skills and support to the team.
• Test Planning: Prepare and/or review the Test documentation e.g. test plans, test cases or scripts, test results and other related items, to ensure they are correct and fit for purpose.
• Test Data: Create and maintain comprehensive test data for Workday Financials, PSA functional areas including integration to external systems, Workday Prism Analytics.
• Test Execution: Perform the execution of test cases, including functional, integration, user acceptance, performance and regression testing, to ensure the ERP system meets all requirements.
• Test Automation: Experience with automation tools, and where they can be best utilised during the SDLC.
• Test Management Tooling: Setting up Jira/Zephyr for Project & BAU Testing Activities.
• Defect/Ticket Management: Identify, document, and track defects, working closely with development teams to ensure timely resolution.
• UAT Support: Providing technical, process & system support for the execution of test scripts by business users.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that all testing activities adhere to established quality standards and best practices.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and issues related to testing and develop mitigation strategies to address them.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve testing processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

What you'll need:

• Strong experience in Workday Financials (FINS), PSA, and Integrations
• Deep understanding of:
  • Workday Business Process Framework
  • Workday Security Model
  • Integration tools (EIB, Studio, Web Services)
• Proven experience in Workday release testing (R1/R2 cycles)
• Expertise in test management tools (Jira, Zephyr)
• Experience with test automation tools/frameworks
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills
• Excellent stakeholder communication and reporting skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced global environment

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