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: Strengthening communications resilience with the PACE framework
Strengthening communications resilience with the PACE framework
Maintaining reliable communication during a crisis can be the difference between confusion and a well-coordinated response. Use the PACE framework to create an emergency communications plan with multiple layers of backup systems.
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Read more: Stay visible and safe during the fall and winter
Stay visible and safe during the fall and winter
As the vibrant colors of fall settle in, so do shorter daylight hours and unpredictable weather conditions. Be sure to prioritize safety both on and off the road during these darker months.
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Read more: Updated Construction Financing & Internal Loan Guidelines
Updated Construction Financing & Internal Loan Guidelines
The Construction Financing & Internal Loan Guidelines has recently been updated. Learn more in the UBC Finance Portal.
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Read more: Protect yourself and others from the flu
Protect yourself and others from the flu
Influenza (flu) season generally occurs in the fall to spring. Even healthy people can get very sick from the flu and spread it to others. Getting the flu shot is your best protection. UBC has two upcoming flu shot clinics.
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Read more: 2026 payroll calendar now available
2026 payroll calendar now available
The 2026 payroll calendar is now available in the UBC Finance Portal. View more important payroll dates on the Your Pay & Taxes page.
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Pulu Rana joins Operational Excellence as Business Data Analyst
Pulu Rana joins Operational Excellence as Business Data Analyst
Pulu brings to UBC over 20 years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst across various industries, including eCommerce, telecom, insurance, and health care. Reporting to Jeff Lei, Business Intelligence Manager, Pulu will specialize in Planon reporting and support other…
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Read more: Congratulations to our successful CFE writers for 2021
Congratulations to our successful CFE writers for 2021
Please join UBC Finance in congratulating Shari Jia, Brianna Bailey, and Nancy (Xi) Yang on passing their 2021 Common Final Exam (CFE), their last exam before becoming a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).
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Read more: Curtis Spencer is promoted to Subhead Electrical Maintenance in Building Operations
Curtis Spencer is promoted to Subhead Electrical Maintenance in Building Operations
Curtis joined UBC in February 2017 working on campus street lights before moving to the electrical controls crew where he took on both the green and teal zones. Curtis has vast experience in commercial and industrial settings, and has shown…
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Read more: Chris Bastien joins as the Finance Services Manager
Chris Bastien joins as the Finance Services Manager
As the Finance Services Manager, Chris will play a vital role in leading the Finance Services Team to support our Community in Finance Period End activities, and the improvement of Workday’s processes. Chris comes to us with 20 years of…
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Read more: Kyle Fenton joins Infrastructure Development as Associate Project Manager
Kyle Fenton joins Infrastructure Development as Associate Project Manager
Kyle’s diverse range of professional skills within project management and project design and construction, coupled with his unique insights into different project roles will be a definite asset to the Project Services team.