Food & Beverage Manitoba (FabMB) is seeking a volunteer Finance Committee Member to support the financial oversight and strategic direction of Manitoba’s growing food and beverage manufacturing sector.

This is an opportunity to contribute your expertise to a high-impact, industry-facing non-profit organization that supports workforce development, innovation, and sector growth across the province.

About the Role

The Finance Committee provides oversight on financial management, budgeting, audit processes, and risk management, and offers guidance to the Board of Directors.

As a Committee Member, you will:

• Review quarterly financial statements and forecasts
• Provide guidance on financial controls, risk, and compliance
• Support annual budgeting and audit processes
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial policies and governance
• Advise on strategic financial decisions as the organization grows

 Where Your Expertise Makes an Impact

Increase your professional profile — Contribute to the sector’s financial stewardship, elevate your visibility among peers, partners, and policymakers.

Develop high-profile collaborations — Establish relationships that foster your credibility and positions you as a trusted contributor to the elevation of our industry.

Strengthen Manitoba’s food and beverage industry — Contribute to the growth of Manitoba’s food and beverage industry

Position yourself as a go-to resource — Apply your expertise in a meaningful, community-impact setting.

Create opportunities beyond the committee — Gain governance experience in a growing, high-profile organization.

Time Commitment

• Approximately 5 meetings per year (virtual/mixed in-person).
• Occasional email review/input between meetings.

Qualifications

We are seeking candidates who bring:

• CPA designation (required).
• Experience with non-profit financial management and governance.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, controls, and audit processes.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to advise at a governance level.

Assets (not required):

• Experience in the food and beverage manufacturing sector.
• Familiarity with government-funded programs or sector councils.

How to Express Interest

Please send a brief statement of interest and CV to:

Allan Kotz allank@foodbeveragemb.ca  by April 17th. 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Food & Beverage Manitoba is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.