Kohler Leadership Development Program - Finance

Location: Onsite, 4 days - Kohler, WI

Early Talent at Kohler

Kohler's Leadership Development Programs are designed to accelerate the development of future leaders through structured, cross-functional rotational experiences that drive meaningful business impact. Participants join as full-time associates, gaining broad exposure across the organization while being supported through intentional development, mentorship, and a strong cohort experience.

Program Overview

The Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP) is where early-career finance talent steps into the business-not just as analysts, but as trusted partners, problem-solvers, and future leaders. From day one, participants are placed close to the work that matters: helping teams understand performance, evaluate tradeoffs, telling the story behind the numbers, and turning insights into action.

The experience is intentionally hands-on and highly connected. FLDP participants rotate through meaningful assignments that build technical depth, business acumen, and leadership confidence while also creating a strong sense of community through their cohort, mentors, leaders, and peers across Kohler. It is a place to take ownership early, stretch into new challenges, and grow through experiences that make a visible impact.

What You'll Do

• 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''s Leadership Development Programs are designed as two-year, full-time rotational experiences that provide broad exposure to the business while accelerating leadership readiness. Participants complete 3-4 cross-functional rotations, each lasting 6-8 months, where they contribute to impactful work aligned to business priorities.

Beyond on-the-job experience, participants engage in a structured, enterprise-wide development 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

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