Kohler Intern - Finance

Sterling Kohler; Kohler (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Kohler invites motivated finance-oriented students to join its Intern - Finance program in Kohler, WI. The 10–12 week onsite internship focuses on preparing financial reports, analyzing performance, and supporting strategic projects with direct exposure to Kohler's finance organization.

Interns gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities aligned with Kohler's Finance Leadership Development trajectory, including leadership exposure and potential full-time options.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited institution with a focus in Finance or Accounting.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
• Preferred: AACSB-accredited program background and strong analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reporting, analysis, and project work to help leaders understand performance.
• Partner with finance and business teams to analyze trends and translate data into recommendations.
• Support business cases, investment analysis, process improvement, or strategic projects.
• Build technical finance capability through hands-on experience with tools, data, reporting, and analysis.
• Strengthen business acumen by understanding how finance connects to operations and commercial priorities.
• Present project outcomes and recommendations to finance leaders and stakeholders.
• Engage in internship programming, mentorship, networking, and cohort activities.

Education

Finance/Accounting focus (AACSB preferred)

Job description

Kohler Intern - Finance

Work Mode:Onsite

Location: Onsite, 4 days, Kohler, WI

Term: May 2027 through August 2027

Early Talent at Kohler

Kohler's Early Talent internship programs are designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experience that drives real business impact. Over the course of a 10-12-week internship, interns are immersed in the business - contributing to real projects, building practical skills, and gaining valuable exposure to our teams. They are supported through intentional learning, mentorship, and a strong sense of community. These experiences are designed to build a strong pipeline of talent for future full-time opportunities, including Leadership Development Programs and direct hire roles.

Program Overview

The Finance Internship Program is an opportunity for early-career finance talent to step into the business and contribute to meaningful work from day one. Interns are placed close to the work that matters - helping teams understand performance, analyze trends, evaluate tradeoffs, and tell the story behind the numbers in ways that support better business decisions.

Over the course of the experience, interns gain hands-on exposure to Kohler's finance organization while building technical skills, business acumen, and leadership confidence. The experience is intentionally designed to feel like a preview of the Finance Leadership Development Program: interns take ownership of real projects, connect with leaders and peers, and explore how finance partners across the business to create impact.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare financial reporting, analysis, and project work that helps leaders understand business performance and make informed decisions.


• Partner with finance and business teams to analyze trends, identify insights, and translate data into practical recommendations.


• Support business cases, investment analysis, process improvement, or strategic projects that contribute to Kohler's priorities.


• Build technical finance capability through hands-on experience with tools, data, reporting, and analysis.


• Strengthen business acumen by learning how finance connects to operations, commercial priorities, and enterprise decision‑making.


• Present project outcomes and recommendations to finance leaders and stakeholders.


• Engage in internship programming, mentorship, networking, and cohort experiences that support personal and professional growth.


• Explore future career opportunities at Kohler, including the Finance Leadership Development Program.

Skills/Requirements

RequiredQualifications

• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited institution with a focus in Finance, Accounting, or related field from an AACSB-accredited university preferred.


• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on an on-going basis without company sponsorship

PreferredQualifications

• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and accountability through academic, internship, or extracurricular experiences.


• Strong collaboration, problem‑solving, and learning agility in team‑based environments.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

The hourly range for this position is $25.19 - $31.49. The specific hourly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's education and work location.

Why Choose Kohler?

We empower each associate to be part of more at Kohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

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