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: Upgrading accessibility at Allard Hall with new sit-stand desks
Upgrading accessibility at Allard Hall with new sit-stand desks
UBC Facilities recently tackled a complex project to add sit-stand desks to five classrooms at Allard Hall. The original tables were built-in millwork embedded in concrete, requiring the team to use their creativity and skill to create desks to match.
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Read more: Leadership change in the VP Finance and Operations
Leadership change in the VP Finance and Operations
After nearly two and a half years leading our Comptroller’s group, Helen Yung has decided to move on from the university in pursuit of new opportunities and personal goals. Please join me in thanking Helen for her many contributions to…
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Read more: Planon Requestor(s): Update your Workday phone number
Planon Requestor(s): Update your Workday phone number
All service requests are managed in Planon. To help our teams quickly reach the Planon requestor when an issue is reported or a customer-funded job is requested, please ensure your Workday profile includes your current phone number.
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Read more: Upcoming change to RBC deposit slips and bags distribution – Your input needed
Upcoming change to RBC deposit slips and bags distribution – Your input needed
Treasury was recently informed by the UBC Bookstore that renovation work will begin on November 3, which will affect the current process for distributing RBC deposit slips and bags on UBC Vancouver campus.
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Read more: A refreshed look for Power BI dashboards
A refreshed look for Power BI dashboards
The VPFO Financial Business Intelligence team recently updated the design of all our Power BI dashboards to ensure a consistent visual style and formatting across all reports. The data and reporting remain the same, however, you may notice some differences…
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Mikhail Manaligod promoted to Construction Document Administrator in Infrastructure Development, Facilities
Mikhail Manaligod promoted to Construction Document Administrator in Infrastructure Development, Facilities
Mikhail’s extensive experience with contract and document control, reports and data analysis, maintenance management systems, and customer service will make him a great addition to the team.
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Read more: Lindsay Wyant joins UBC as Finance Manager, Capital Financial Reporting
Lindsay Wyant joins UBC as Finance Manager, Capital Financial Reporting
In her new role, Lindsay will partner with other VPFO team members to continuously improve reporting and business processes and enable effective financial management throughout the portfolio.
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Read more: Sam Stephens joins Safety & Risk Services as the new Director, Special Projects
Sam Stephens joins Safety & Risk Services as the new Director, Special Projects
Sam has a diverse background, with extensive experience leading projects and teams within Compliance, Security and Risk Management roles for organizations in the public sector.
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Read more: Srinath Srinivasan joins Safety & Risk Services as Lead Advisor, Information Security Compliance in PrISM
Srinath Srinivasan joins Safety & Risk Services as Lead Advisor, Information Security Compliance in PrISM
Srinath is a Cybersecurity professional with over a decade of experience in a diverse range of industries and sectors, including transportation, health, finance, and technology in both private and public sector organizations.
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Read more: Clayton Mullen joins Facilities as Senior Manager of Thermal Utilities in Energy & Water Services
Clayton Mullen joins Facilities as Senior Manager of Thermal Utilities in Energy & Water Services
As Senior Manager of Thermal Utilities, Clayton will bring thermal utility managerial and operational experience. He will be leading the Thermal Utilities team to improve practices and processes.