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.