Kohler Leadership Development Program - Finance

Kohler; Kohler (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohler's Leadership Development Program in Finance is a two-year, full-time rotational experience designed to fast-track early-career finance talent. Participants rotate through cross-functional assignments, partnering with leaders to understand performance, evaluate trade-offs, and turn insights into action.

From day one, you build technical depth and business acumen while developing leadership confidence, mentorship, and a strong network across Kohler's finance organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field is required (no later than June 2027).
• Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and learning agility in team environments are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reporting, forecasts, and monthly analysis to tell the story behind the numbers.
• Partner with leaders to understand performance, identify trends, and translate analysis into practical recommendations.
• Evaluate business cases and investments, including capital projects and product launches to shape growth.
• Drive process improvement and support strategic projects by challenging assumptions and moving from insight to action.
• Build finance capability across rotations and strengthen technical skills and leadership confidence.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Job description

Kohler Leadership Development Program - Finance

Work Mode:Onsite

Location:Onsite, 4 days - Kohler, WI

Early Talent at Kohler

Kohler’sLeadership Development Programs are designed to accelerate the development offuture leaders through structured, cross-functional rotational experiences thatdrive meaningful business impact. Participants join as full-time associates,gaining broad exposure across the organization while being supported throughintentional development, mentorship, and a strong cohort experience.

Program Overview

TheFinance Leadership Development Program (FLDP) is where early-career financetalent steps into the business—not just as analysts, but as trusted partners,problem-solvers, and future leaders. From day one, participants are placedclose to the work that matters: helping teams understand performance, evaluatetradeoffs, telling the story behind the numbers, and turning insights intoaction.

Theexperience is intentionally hands-on and highly connected. FLDP participantsrotate through meaningful assignments that build technical depth, businessacumen, and leadership confidence while also creating a strong sense ofcommunity through their cohort, mentors, leaders, and peers across Kohler. Itis a place to take ownership early, stretch into new challenges, and growthrough experiences that make a visible impact.

WhatYou’llDo

• Prepare financial reporting, forecasts, and monthly analysis that help leaders see the story behind the numbers and make informed decisions.
• Partner with operating and functional leaders to understand business performance, identify trends, and turn financial analysis into practical recommendations.
• Evaluate business cases and investment opportunities, including capital projects, product launches, marketing initiatives, and other priorities that shape Kohler’s growth.
• Drive process improvement and contribute to strategic projects by asking thoughtful questions, challenging assumptions, and helping teams move from insight to action.
• Build broad finance capability across rotations while strengthening technical skills, business acumen, communication, and leadership confidence.

Program Structure & Experiences

Kohler'sLeadership Development Programs are designed as two-year, full-time rotationalexperiences that provide broad exposure to the business while acceleratingleadership readiness. Participants complete 3–4 cross-functional rotations,each lasting 6–8 months,where they contribute to impactful work aligned tobusiness priorities.

Beyondon-the-job experience, participants engage in a structured, enterprise-widedevelopment journey that includes:

• A week-long immersive onboarding experience with their cross-functional cohort
• Intentional semi-annual seminars and quarterly learning sessions throughout the program
• Exposure to senior leaders and key stakeholders across the organization
• Ongoing mentorship, coaching, and performance feedback
• Opportunities to build community through a cohort-based experience and networking events

Theprogram culminates in a formal graduation experience, positioning participantsfor strategic placement into full-time roles aligned to their strengths,interests, and business priorities.

Skills/Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Must have obtained a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a major in Finance, Accounting, or related field no later than June 2027
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing basis without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous finance or accounting internship experience.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and accountability through academic, internship, or extracurricular experiences.
• Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and learning agility in team-based environments.

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Why Choose Kohler?

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler 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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