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
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Read more: External review of Campus Security — take the survey by Nov 22
External review of Campus Security — take the survey by Nov 22
As part of UBC’s commitment to address systemic bias and build a more inclusive university, we are embarking on an independent external review of Campus Security.
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Read more: MOA’s Great Hall Renewal featured in Vancouver Sun & CityNews Vancouver
MOA’s Great Hall Renewal featured in Vancouver Sun & CityNews Vancouver
The Museum of Anthropology’s Great Hall will be seismically upgraded with base isolation technology.
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Read more: Building resilience around MOA’s irreplaceable collection
Building resilience around MOA’s irreplaceable collection
MOA has begun preparations for a rebuild of its iconic Great Hall that will upgrade the resiliency of the space and protect its irreplaceable collection in the event of a major earthquake.
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Read more: Planon is live at UBC
Planon is live at UBC
Planon, the new Enterprise Maintenance Management System goes live today at UBC. Teams in Building Operations, Energy & Water Services, Locksmiths and Chemistry Stores will use Planon on a daily basis, and technicians in the field will be using Planon…
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Read more: Workday is now live
Workday is now live
Workday is now live, retrofitting and integrating 42 applications across the university. Some of these systems were 25 years old or more. This major milestone represents a big step forward in supporting our learning, research and working environments at UBC.
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Welcome Emily Chow to the Financial Reporting team as a Senior Financial Analyst
Welcome Emily Chow to the Financial Reporting team as a Senior Financial Analyst
We are pleased to welcome Emily Chow to the Financial Reporting team as a Senior Financial Analyst. Read more in the Finance Portal [CWL required].
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Read more: Welcome Andrea Caners, Director, Financial Reporting
Welcome Andrea Caners, Director, Financial Reporting
Welcome Andrea Caners as she steps into the role of Director, Financial Reporting, as Lindsay Wyant is on maternity leave. Read more in the Finance Portal [CWL required].
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Read more: Welcome Raul Delgado, Workday Security and Access Manager, Finance & Integrated Services
Welcome Raul Delgado, Workday Security and Access Manager, Finance & Integrated Services
Raul brings over two decades of experience in Information Technology, with a strong focus on enterprise applications across their full lifecycle—from selection and implementation to integration, customization, and ongoing support. Throughout his career, Raul has held leadership roles in local…
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Read more: Erick Arines joins as Procurement Services Team Lead, Financial Services & Strategic Procurement
Erick Arines joins as Procurement Services Team Lead, Financial Services & Strategic Procurement
Join us in welcoming Erick Arines as the Procurement Services Team Lead in the Procurement Services Team. Read more in the Finance Portal [CWL required].
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Read more: Welcome Julia Findlay, Senior Financial Analyst, to the Financial Planning & Analysis team
Welcome Julia Findlay, Senior Financial Analyst, to the Financial Planning & Analysis team
We are excited to welcome Julia Findlay to the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team as our new Senior Financial Analyst. Read more in the Finance Portal [CWL Required].