Payroll and Operations Finance Analyst

Kellanova

Financial Analyst handling payroll administration, financial reporting, and operational analysis at Kellanova's San Jose facility. Supporting decision-making and compliance within plant operations.

Posted 7/26/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $87,500 - $120,340 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, financial data analysis, and operational reporting. Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data management and analysis, with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.

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Payroll ProcessingFinancial Data AnalysisMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyAttention To DetailData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingFinancial Data ProcessingData AnalysisAccount ReconciliationVariance AnalysisBudget TrackingAccrualsOperational Data AnalysisAttendance TrackingLabor Utilization Analysis

Soft Skills

Attention To Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

PayrollAttendance RecordsPension PaymentsHealthcare PaymentsOperational VariancesSpending AnalysisForecasting Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Review, track, and monitor pension and healthcare payments
Analyze labor utilization, overtime, attendance trends, and operational variances
Assist with accruals, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting activities
Support production reporting, labor and material tracking, and operational data analysis
Assist with spending analysis, forecasting activities, and budget tracking

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
life
accidental death & dismemberment insurance
employee assistance program
short-term disability coverage
long-term disability insurance
voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident
401(k) plan with company contributions