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: UBC Board of Governors approves balanced operating budget for 2024/25
UBC Board of Governors approves balanced operating budget for 2024/25
UBC is reporting a healthy financial position as part of its 2024/25 budget, approved by the Board of Governors this week.
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Read more: Do your part and Sort It Out
Do your part and Sort It Out
As we continue our commitment to sustainability, we want to take a moment to remind everyone of the importance of recycling and waste sorting and to continue to sort their personal deskside waste. Learn more.
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Read more: Contacting your Direct Travel Advisor
Contacting your Direct Travel Advisor
Direct Travel Advisors can be used for UBC related or personal travel and are able to provide general advice on your travel planning, bookings, and travel cancellation insurances. Learn more on the UBC Finance travel booking page.
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Read more: UBC employees get discounts for rail services between Pearson Airport and Downtown Toronto
UBC employees get discounts for rail services between Pearson Airport and Downtown Toronto
As part of the UBC Travel Program, a 25% discount is now available for UBC employees who sign up with UP Express using their UBC email address for rail services between Pearson Airport and Downtown Toronto for any business-related travels.
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Read more: UBC Launches Workday Assistant Chat Tool
UBC Launches Workday Assistant Chat Tool
The Office of the Chief Information Officer and VP Finance & Operations are pleased to announce the launch of Workday Assistant in Workday. Workday Assistant is a conversational chatbot tool for faculty, staff and student employees to optionally use when…
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Ernesto Castano joins UBC’s Financial Operations group as the Associate Director, Procurement
Ernesto Castano joins UBC’s Financial Operations group as the Associate Director, Procurement
Ernesto will play a vital role in leading the Procurement function to support our community in meeting their needs through the procurement and competitive bidding processes, leveraging Workday and Planon.
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Read more: Joan Mar and Entela Ifti step into new positions in the Financial Planning & Analysis team
Joan Mar and Entela Ifti step into new positions in the Financial Planning & Analysis team
In their new roles, Joan and Entela will work with the Assistant Comptroller to lead the FP&A team and support our partners across the university. Joan Mar will be joining as Director, Financial Planning & Analysis on June 16, and…
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Read more: Susan Johnson steps into her new role as Senior Manager, Privacy and Information Security Risk
Susan Johnson steps into her new role as Senior Manager, Privacy and Information Security Risk
In her new role, Susan will continue to oversee the Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) process, including major projects such as the Integrated Security Program Student (IRPS) as well as the portfolio of operational PIAs and advisory services.
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Read more: Norman Kotze joins the Emergency Management team as Associate, Emergency & Continuity Planning
Norman Kotze joins the Emergency Management team as Associate, Emergency & Continuity Planning
In his new role, Norman will help lead continuity planning for the Vancouver Point Grey campus. Working with academic units, he will assist in the roll-out of our Continuity Planning Framework and the creation of Continuity Plans for faculties using a…
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Read more: Christine Lin joins UBC as Tax Analyst
Christine Lin joins UBC as Tax Analyst
We are pleased to welcome Christine Lin as Tax Analyst, reporting to Holly Shepherd, Tax Manager effective May 16, 2022. Christine is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with extensive experience in corporate and indirect tax within the oil and gas…