Welcome to the VP Finance & Operations portfolio


We are responsible for the stewardship of UBC’s physical and financial assets, as well as safety, risk management, and assurance across our university community.

The portfolio oversee a $3.98 billion budget, a $3.38 billion endowment, and all facilities on both campuses, as well as managing the university’s relationships with UBC Investment Management and UBC Properties Trust. In all the portfolio’s responsibilities, we are committed to the values of innovation, unity and accountability.

VPFO Strategic Plan 2024–2027

Having a strategic plan gives us a clear path, keeping everyone on the same page. Learn more about where we’re going next and how we plan to get there.

Learn about the VPFO Strategic Plan

News from the VPFO

  • Nick Steel promoted to Senior Advisor, Faculty of Medicine in Safety & Risk Services

    In his new role as Senior Advisor, Faculty of Medicine within the Occupational Health & Safety, Nick will lead a team to continue to develop, promote and implement the occupational health and safety program for the Faculty of Medicine.

    Read more: Nick Steel promoted to Senior Advisor, Faculty of Medicine in Safety & Risk Services

  • Enhancing UBC’s Financial Budgeting, Forecasting and Analysis Support

    The Comptroller’s Budget Office team has seen increasing demand for complex future-facing financial analysis, expanded budget and forecasting support, and the integration of new technologies such as Workday. To better respond to these needs, the Budget Office team is reforming…

    Read more: Enhancing UBC’s Financial Budgeting, Forecasting and Analysis Support

  • Business Expense Rules will go live on April 1, 2022

    The new Business Expense Rules have now been approved and will be available to the UBC community on April 1, 2022 on the UBC Finance website. In the meantime, you are welcome to review the Business Expense Rules document in…

    Read more: Business Expense Rules will go live on April 1, 2022

  • Energy conservation measures implemented in I.K. Barber Learning Centre

    An energy conservation project was implemented to repair the heat pipe system in the main air handling units (AHUs) to improve thermal energy in the building. Upon completion, the building’s thermal energy demand has been reduced by ~22%, saving ~$11,000…

    Read more: Energy conservation measures implemented in I.K. Barber Learning Centre

  • Heat recovery chiller expansion in the Life Sciences Centre

    In 2021, a third chiller module was added to an existing two-module heat recovery chiller to maximize more recoverable heat in the building. This additional chiller module will recover 5800 GJ of heat per year, equivalent to reducing thermal consumption…

    Read more: Heat recovery chiller expansion in the Life Sciences Centre

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