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

  • 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

  • Siret Ulp joins Finance & Integrated Services as Procurement Programs Advisor

    Siret Ulp joins Finance & Integrated Services as the new Procurement Programs Advisor on November 8th. She will play a vital role in implementing UBC’s approach for Indigenous procurement, Inclusive procurement, Environmentally Sustainable procurement and other strategic procurement projects.

    Read more: Siret Ulp joins Finance & Integrated Services as Procurement Programs Advisor

  • Help keep furniture out of the landfill with the Furniture Reuse Program

    The Furniture Reuse program accepts donations of gently used, surplus furniture from faculty and departments and resells it to the UBC community and broader public to help divert waste from disposal. Learn more about this program and how to donate…

    Read more: Help keep furniture out of the landfill with the Furniture Reuse Program

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