Barbara Effenberger

Background

About Barbara Effenberger

I am a change maker, people leader, finance expert, and team player who → leverages technology → continuous improvement → staff development for operational efficiency and cost control. I value teamwork, open communication, and relationship building. I am passionate about what I do, support my team, and put my all into every task to achieve the best outcome for the company, employees, and clients. I consistently achieve business goals in complex environments with strict internal and external deadlines, limited resources, and tight cash flow requiring the need to swiftly adapt, problem solve, and deliver a solution. I look for process efficiencies to streamline tasks, eliminate waste, and control costs. I develop high-performing teams where everyone is trained and feels valued. I simplify finance jargon and create financial tools to help managers understand and own the drivers behind costs and LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS Operations Management → Oversee 6 departments for a healthcare provider with 2 sites and non-profit foundation. → Spearhead enterprise-wide ERP implementation to comply with provincial mandate. → Rebooted Phase 1 of multimillion-dollar renovation project for government approval. → Adopted technology to streamline process approval cycle from 2 weeks to 24 hours. Financial Management → Implemented SOX to drive finance standards to public company best practices. → Established financial reporting and accounting system for $250M mining project. → Involved in planning, testing, and upgrading SAP software across Canadian operations. → Strengthened financial reporting with greater detail and accuracy to fortify decision ATTRIBUTES → Inquisitive, agile, perceptive, analytical, persistent, meticulous, attentive, genuine, supportive, critical thinker, and effective communicator. ACADEMIC DIFFERENTIATORS → Completed Queen’s Accelerated MBA Program; enrolled in Risk Manager Certification and Greenhouse Gas Measurement, Reporting, and Verification Diploma.