Cathy Helgeson
About Cathy Helgeson
Cathy Helgeson is a Senior Financial Systems Analyst with extensive experience in financial systems and analysis. She has worked at Kforce as a consultant for Harley-Davidson since 2013 and has held various financial roles at companies such as Atos IT Solutions and Siemens IT Solutions.
Work at Harley-Davidson
Cathy Helgeson has been serving as a Senior Financial Systems Analyst at Harley-Davidson since 2016. In this role, she supports the RTR community by addressing technical SAP issues, including BW, COPA, and Product Costing within SAP ECC. Her responsibilities also include utilizing Winshuttle Transaction and HP QuickTest PRO for Master Data migrations and updates. Helgeson's extensive experience in SAP allows her to provide support to colleagues in various business areas, including PTP and STP.
Previous Experience in Financial Analysis
Before her tenure at Harley-Davidson, Cathy Helgeson held several positions in financial analysis. She worked at Atos IT Solutions and Services, Inc. as a Workforce Analyst from 2012 to 2013 and as a Senior Financial Analyst from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, she was a Corporate Senior Financial Analyst at Siemens IT Solutions and Services, Inc. from 2004 to 2008 and served as a Business Process Owner for the FI/HR Module from 2008 to 2010. Her diverse experience spans multiple roles in financial systems and workforce management.
Education and Expertise
Cathy Helgeson pursued her education at Eastern Washington University, where she studied Speech Pathology and Audiology alongside Accounting from 1976 to 1979. She furthered her education at Fayetteville State University, achieving a focus in Accounting from 1980 to 1981. This educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in financial systems and analysis, contributing to her expertise in her current role.
Technical Skills and Tools
Cathy Helgeson has developed a well-rounded skill set in SAP, which includes supporting various technical issues related to financial systems. She is proficient in using tools such as Winshuttle Transaction and HP QuickTest PRO for Master Data migrations and updates. Her technical expertise extends to supporting colleagues in other business areas, showcasing her versatility and ability to collaborate across different functions within the organization.