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 Vice-President Finance & Operations (VPFO) portfolio provides strategic stewardship of UBC’s physical and financial assets, and leads safety, risk management, and assurance across the university. Guided by the values of innovation, unity, and accountability in the VPFO Strategic Plan and in alignment with the UBC Strategic Plan, the portfolio oversees a budget of over $4 billion, and all facilities across UBC Vancouver and Okanagan campuses. The portfolio also manages key relationships with UBC Investment Management and UBC Properties Trust and is responsible for strategic development and management of UBC’s real estate assets to support the long-term benefit of the university community. 

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

  • Upgrading accessibility at Allard Hall with new sit-stand desks 

    UBC Facilities recently tackled a complex project to add sit-stand desks to five classrooms at Allard Hall. The original tables were built-in millwork embedded in concrete, requiring the team to use their creativity and skill to create desks to match. 

    Read more: Upgrading accessibility at Allard Hall with new sit-stand desks 

  • Leadership change in the VP Finance and Operations

    After nearly two and a half years leading our Comptroller’s group, Helen Yung has decided to move on from the university in pursuit of new opportunities and personal goals. Please join me in thanking Helen for her many contributions to…

    Read more: Leadership change in the VP Finance and Operations

  • Planon Requestor(s): Update your Workday phone number

    All service requests are managed in Planon. To help our teams quickly reach the Planon requestor when an issue is reported or a customer-funded job is requested, please ensure your Workday profile includes your current phone number.

    Read more: Planon Requestor(s): Update your Workday phone number

  • Upcoming change to RBC deposit slips and bags distribution – Your input needed

    Treasury was recently informed by the UBC Bookstore that renovation work will begin on November 3, which will affect the current process for distributing RBC deposit slips and bags on UBC Vancouver campus.

    Read more: Upcoming change to RBC deposit slips and bags distribution – Your input needed

  • A refreshed look for Power BI dashboards

    The VPFO Financial Business Intelligence team recently updated the design of all our Power BI dashboards to ensure a consistent visual style and formatting across all reports. The data and reporting remain the same, however, you may notice some differences…

    Read more: A refreshed look for Power BI dashboards

People of the VPFO