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.

Learn about the VPFO Strategic Plan

News from the VPFO

  • Coast Salish Two-Spirit Mosaic mural installed

    Last week, the Coast Salish Two-Spirit Mosaic mural was installed west of the First Nations Long House (FNLH) building on the West Mall. This mural represents Coast Salish Two-Spirit unity, dignity, and respect.

    Read more: Coast Salish Two-Spirit Mosaic mural installed

  • Accepting credit card payments over the phone

    The acceptance of credit card payments over the phone is deemed to be a transmission of cardholder data. If a Voice over internet protocol (VoIP) telephone is used as a means of transmission, both the credit card process and UBC…

    Read more: Accepting credit card payments over the phone

  • What do we mean when we say “budget” at UBC?

    UBC’s annual budget process is underway, and our faculties and administrative teams are working on the unit-level financial plans that will feed into the university-wide budget proposal that is presented to the Board of Governors for approval.

    Read more: What do we mean when we say “budget” at UBC?

  • UBC is a BC Hydro Clean Energy Champion

    BC Hydro Clean Energy Champions are businesses, homes, and institutions—large and small—recognized for their reduction in their reliance on fossil fuels. BC Hydro praised UBC for its efficient buildings and projects to reduce the use of gas for heating on…

    Read more: UBC is a BC Hydro Clean Energy Champion

  • 2023 Financial Information Act Report released

    The 2023 Financial Information Act Report is now available. This report publishes supplementary information required by the BC Financial Information Act.

    Read more: 2023 Financial Information Act Report released

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