Julie Birkholz
About Julie Birkholz
Julie Birkholz is a Senior Financial Analyst with extensive experience in financial management and accounting. She has worked for notable companies such as Rockwell Automation and Harley-Davidson Motor Company, contributing to various financial projects and process improvements.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Julie Birkholz currently serves as a Senior Financial Analyst at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, a position she has held since 2015. In this role, she provides financial support for all capital expenditure projects at the local Harley-Davidson plant in York, Pennsylvania Area. She contributes to the testing of new plant system configurations by offering financial insights and support. Additionally, she researches system functionality to identify opportunities for process improvements, enhancing operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Rockwell Automation
Julie Birkholz has extensive experience at Rockwell Automation, where she held multiple roles over several years. She worked as a General Accountant and Senior Project Analyst from 2001 to 2003, followed by a position as an AP Supervisor from 2008 to 2009. From 2009 to 2012, she served as a GPT Training and Change Management Specialist in Finance. Her tenure at Rockwell Automation also included a role as a Cost Supervisor and Lean Specialist from 2005 to 2007, where she focused on financial processes and improvements.
Experience at Armstrong World Industries
Julie Birkholz worked as an Accounting Analyst at Armstrong World Industries from 2013 to 2015. During her two years in the Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area, she was involved in various accounting functions that contributed to the financial operations of the company. This role added to her extensive background in financial analysis and accounting.
Educational Background
Julie Birkholz studied at the Milwaukee School of Engineering, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Financial Management. Her studies, which took place from 1996 to 1999, focused on Accounting and Business Management. This educational foundation has supported her career in financial analysis and management.
Process Improvement Initiatives
In her current role at Harley-Davidson, Julie Birkholz documents processes and procedures related to month-end and weekly financial activities. She has developed an access database specifically for processing and reporting hourly workforce activity at Harley-Davidson. Her initiatives focus on enhancing financial reporting accuracy and improving overall operational processes.