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Finance Manager, FP&A

Work Mode: Hybrid

Location: Hybrid at Kohler, WI

Opportunity

This dynamic role supports the overall Kohler Co. forecasting and planning processes and is a key member of the Corporate FP&A team. This position will provide the right individual with excellent exposure and perspective at a Kohler Co. level interacting with Global Business Finance teams and Corporate / Business Executive level Finance leaders. This role is critical in providing key stakeholders forward-looking insights tied to our business forecasts and plans. Under the direction of the VP – Financial Planning & Analysis, the Finance Manager-FP&A will be responsible in providing analytical and technical support relative to Kohler Co.’s forecasting and planning processes, including ownership of the Kohler Co. Forecast and Financial Plan consolidation for presentation to Kohler Leadership Team, Executive Committee and Board of Directors.

Specific Responsibilities

This position serves as a key resource for the businesses and corporate in understanding Kohler Co.’s financial statements, creating these documents at a Kohler Co. Consolidated level, and developing meaningful insights that translate into focused action.

Obtain a complete understanding and ongoing analysis of all Kohler Co. financial statements presented to executive management. These statements include, but are not limited to:

Income Statement

Balance Sheet

Statement of Changes

Cash Flow & Targets & Objectives

Key Financial metrics

Partner with business finance teams in compiling analytical findings and delivering guidance around key successes and challenges as it relates to YTD financial results along with monthly pulsing against forecast commitments.

Primarily responsible for the preparation and communication of Monthly Kohler Leadership Team (KLT) projections, ExComm Book, BOD Book, and Consolidated Financial Plan.

Responsibilities related to Monthly KLT projection process include:

Drive and communicate deadlines and deliverables across all business units

Review, analyze, and consolidate projections received from the businesses

Project corporate expenses and tie out intercompany business to arrive at a Kohler Co. Consolidated projection.

Create and manage exhibits that generate decisive trend analytics and insights

Challenge business forecasts ensuring we have transparency of company wide Risks and Opportunities.

Responsibilities related to the BOD Book (held every other month) include:

Preparing Kohler Co. YTD, forecast and plan financial statements and exhibits that drive insights and set prioritized action

Coordinate consolidation of overall presentation in partnership with VP-Financial Planning & Analysis

Responsibilities related to Consolidated Financial Plans include:

Preparing and consolidating the Kohler Co. income statement, cash flow, and balance sheet, on both an annual and monthly basis.

Understanding and preparing explanations (“telling the story”) of the key items in the Kohler Co. Consolidated financial plans.

Act as a liaison for Forecasting System Tool (currently BPC) with all business groups and maintain appropriate templates in the system.

Assist in training of planning and forecasting teams to drive standardization and consistency across business units in preparation of forecast and financial plan statements.

Leverage BPC data source to create automated insight tools to drive quick and effective business decisions while eliminating waste in ad-hoc manual reporting.

Partner and help lead newly created Kohler Co. FP&A working council collaborating with all regions and businesses on continued process improvements as it relates to forecasting and planning.

Complete special projects and presentations as requested in support of both the CFO and VP – Financial Planning & Analysis.

Ongoing research and evaluation of forecasting and planning best practices

RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS SUPERVISORY:

Reports to VP – Financial Planning & Analysis

Indirect support to CFO and SVP & Corporate Controller

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSIPS:

Business Finance Leaders and FP&A teams

Treasury and Tax Departments

Systems and IT Teams

BW and BPC FP&A Teams

CORE COMPETENCIES

In addition to exhibiting Leading Boldly Behaviors of Delighting Customers, Inspiring People, Boldly Innovate, Own It, and Prioritize, this person must exhibit strong competency in:

Facilitating and Driving Change

Communication

Organization & Planning

Skills/Requirements

• A Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting or Finance is a minimum requirement. This requirement is coupled with a minimum of at least four years of working experience. A working knowledge of Kohler Co. SAP, Excel, and BPC is preferred.

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

The salary range for this position is $117,000 - $149,500. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.

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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