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: Sandy Liu joins the Comptoller team as Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis Operational Excellence
Sandy Liu joins the Comptoller team as Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis Operational Excellence
Sandy will be working closely with the Budgeting & Reporting team in support of continuous improvement within Financial Reporting and Financial Planning & Analysis.
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Read more: Raffaela Mendel joins Treasury Team as a Senior Treasury Analyst
Raffaela Mendel joins Treasury Team as a Senior Treasury Analyst
Raffaela will support the building and refinement of the long-term corporate financial model, along with providing analytical support for other strategic initiatives across campus.
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Read more: Hebb Building Renewal featured in October issue of Award
Hebb Building Renewal featured in October issue of Award
The iconic Thompson Berwick and Pratt-designed Hebb Building and Theatre at UBC Vancouver have undergone a significant renewal that is sure to wow physics and astronomy students, faculty, and staff when the building officially opens in January 2020.
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Read more: SRS pilots requiring supervisors’ health and safety training within the VPFO
SRS pilots requiring supervisors’ health and safety training within the VPFO
By December 31, all supervisors at UBCV must have completed the Safety Supervision at UBC course. If you’re a supervisor, please take the course and become familiar with the information.
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Read more: A Reminder to “Sort it Out” – UBCO Sustainability Office Partners with Students on Renewed Campaign
A Reminder to “Sort it Out” – UBCO Sustainability Office Partners with Students on Renewed Campaign
This fall the Sustainability Office on UBC’s Okanagan campus partnered with a team of fourth-year geography students to renew awareness of the importance of “Sorting it Out” when it comes to waste management.
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Audrey Chow joins as Insurance Analyst in Insurance & Loss Prevention
Audrey Chow joins as Insurance Analyst in Insurance & Loss Prevention
Welcome Audrey Chow as our new Insurance Claims & Loss Prevention Analyst with Insurance & Loss Prevention. We’re looking forward to getting to know Audrey better and working together. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome!
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Read more: Scott Turner joins as Project Supervisor position for the UBC Facilities Construction Office
Scott Turner joins as Project Supervisor position for the UBC Facilities Construction Office
Scott Turner has been selected as the successful candidate for the Project Supervisor position for Construction Office 2 – Team I49 in Asset Replacement & Improvement.
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Read more: Daniel Dong joins as Claims and Loss Prevention Analyst
Daniel Dong joins as Claims and Loss Prevention Analyst
Welcome Daniel Dong as Claims Analyst, Insurance & Enterprise Risk Management, to the Safety & Risk Services team. Daniel is thrilled to be joining UBC and looks forward to connecting with the team and contributing to the great work ahead.…
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Read more: Pierre-Olivier Whittom joins the Financial Planning and Analysis team as Senior Financial Analyst
Pierre-Olivier Whittom joins the Financial Planning and Analysis team as Senior Financial Analyst
Join us in welcoming Pierre-Olivier Whittom, who will be joining the Financial Planning & Analysis team within Comptroller as a Senior Financial Analyst starting May 20.
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Read more: Pam Corrigal joins as Manager, Long-term Financial Modelling & Planning
Pam Corrigal joins as Manager, Long-term Financial Modelling & Planning
Starting May 5, Pam Corrigal will be returning to UBC to assume the role of Manager, Long-term Financial Modelling & Planning in Treasury for an 18-month term.