Welcome to the VP Finance & Operations portfolio


The nine divisions of the VPFO are responsible for the stewardship of UBC’s physical and financial assets, as well as safety and risk management for our university community.

We 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.

News from the VPFO

  • Extension to UBC’s Year End Schedule

    The university’s year end process is currently ongoing, although this cycle has experienced several disruptions. To give UBC’s financial community as much time as possible to process year end, the schedule has been extended by a few days.

    Read more: Extension to UBC’s Year End Schedule
  • Construction projects remain active on campus

    As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, the province has listed construction as an essential service in B.C. Worksites are taking all necessary precautions as advised by Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) and Provincial Health Officials.

    Read more: Construction projects remain active on campus
  • Changes to UBC’s Hourly Payroll Process

    In order to ensure the timely processing of UBC’s hourly payroll, given the impact of COVID-19 measures, the university’s Payroll team has established a new process to eliminate the need for paper timesheets to collect, approve, and process hours for…

    Read more: Changes to UBC’s Hourly Payroll Process
  • Contact the Service Centre for all buildings and grounds related inquiries

    The Service Centre is open and the most effective and efficient platform for us to track, respond, and prioritize all buildings and grounds related inquiries, as well as Emergency Operating Centre (EOC) related requests.

    Read more: Contact the Service Centre for all buildings and grounds related inquiries
  • MacLeod Building Renewal public consultation will take place online

    Due to precautions in place for COVID-19, public consultation will take place online. Please review project materials and submit comments or questions via the feedback form on the Campus & Community Planning website by April 9, 2020. Construction is anticipated…

    Read more: MacLeod Building Renewal public consultation will take place online

People of the VPFO

  • Tania Shepelska joins the Integrated Service Centre as Cross Functional Product Sustainment and Support Manager

    Welcome Tania Shepelska, New Cross Functional Product Sustainment and Support Manager. Tania joins the Integrated Service Centre (ISC) after her five-year experience with IRP Student where she started as Subject Matter Expert in Records & Advising and then served as…

    Read more: Tania Shepelska joins the Integrated Service Centre as Cross Functional Product Sustainment and Support Manager
  • Ashley Andrews joins Capital Financial Reporting as Senior Financial Analyst

    We are pleased to welcome Ashley Andrews to Senior Financial Analyst, Capital Financial Reporting. Ashley brings extensive experience in Capital Reporting and Financial Analysis through the preparation of financial regulatory documents, development of complex financial models, and conducting in-depth financial…

    Read more: Ashley Andrews joins Capital Financial Reporting as Senior Financial Analyst
  • Get to know the senior leadership team: Elana Mignosa

    Fostering a culture of purpose driven leadership, get to know Elana Mignosa, Associate Vice-President, Finance & Integrated Services, and her leadership vision: “I am centered around a clear vision: to make a positive, lasting impact on our students and the…

    Read more: Get to know the senior leadership team: Elana Mignosa
  • Welcome Tilan Kiriwaththuduwa, Finance Director, Capital Financial Management and Reporting (CFMR)

    Tilan brings a wealth of experience as a highly effective finance professional, with over 13 years of progressive expertise in financial management, budgeting, analysis, and reporting. Notably, he has a proven track record of developing and executing major long-term capital…

    Read more: Welcome Tilan Kiriwaththuduwa, Finance Director, Capital Financial Management and Reporting (CFMR)
  • Get to know the senior leadership team: Allen Amyotte

    Fostering a culture of purpose driven leadership, get to know Allen Amyotte, Interim Chief Assurance & Risk Officer, and his leadership vision: “I am committed to empowering people to cultivate collaboration and embrace agile process methodologies to enact positive change…our…

    Read more: Get to know the senior leadership team: Allen Amyotte