Payroll and Operations Finance Analyst

Kellanova; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Disability coverage

Job summary

Kellanova in the United States (San Jose facility) is seeking a Financial Analyst - Payroll & Plant Operations to support payroll administration, financial reporting, and plant controls. You\'ll partner with Operations, HR, Production, and Plant Leadership to ensure payroll accuracy, labor visibility, and timely insights that drive plant performance.

This role blends payroll ownership with manufacturing finance duties, including labor cost analysis, forecasting, month-end close, inventory

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience with payroll and some financial data processing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including lookup functions
• Strong attention to detail
• Data analysis capabilities

Responsibilities

• Process and validate payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Review pension and healthcare payments, ensuring timely processing and documentation.
• Analyze labor utilization, overtime, attendance trends, and operational variances.
• Assist with accruals, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Support production reporting, labor and material tracking, and operational data analysis.
• Assist with spending analysis, forecasting activities, and budget tracking.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We’re seeking a Financial Analyst - Payroll & Plant Operations to support payroll administration, financial reporting, operational analysis, and plant controls at our San Jose facility. In this role, you will partner closely with Operations, HR, Production, and Plant Leadership to ensure payroll accuracy, financial integrity, labor visibility, and effective day-to-day operational support. This position plays a critical role in maintaining compliance, supporting decision-making, and providing accurate, timely insights that drive plant performance.

This role blends payroll ownership with manufacturing finance responsibilities, including workforce cost analysis, forecasting, month-end close, inventory controls, and operational reporting. You will lead key processes such as payroll execution, labor analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact financial and operational outcomes. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities. As part of the plant team, you’ll also have opportunities to build your skills, expand your expertise, and contribute meaningfully to both business results and a culture of growth.

A Taste Of What You’ll Be Doing

• Payroll Administration & Workforce Support – Process and validate payroll for hourly and salaried employees, maintain attendance and timekeeping records, support vacation tracking, and partner with HR and Operations to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.
• Pension & Healthcare Payment Support – Review, track, and monitor pension and healthcare payments, ensuring timely processing, proper documentation, and follow-up on discrepancies as needed.
• Labor & Operational Analysis – Analyze labor utilization, overtime, attendance trends, and operational variances to support plant performance and workforce planning.
• Financial Reporting & Month-End Support – Assist with accruals, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting activities to support accurate month-end close processes.
• Production & Plant Reporting – Support production reporting, labor and material tracking, and operational data analysis to provide visibility into plant performance and key drivers.
• Budgeting & Forecast Support – Assist with spending analysis, forecasting activities, and budget tracking to support financial planning and operational decision-making.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience with payroll and some financial data processing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including lookup functions
• Strong attention to detail
• Data analysis capabilities

Compensation

The annual salary range is $52,650-$64,350, which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.

All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available. Part‑time employees may have access to benefits on a pro‑rated basis. See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.

Get to Know Us

We’ve always been driven to unleash the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our iconic, world-class brands at Kellanova include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Mars, Incorporated has acquired Kellanova in a transaction that brings together iconic brands, storied legacies and outstanding capabilities with a view to shape the future of snacking. You can learn more here, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

Let’s shape the future of snacking.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.