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

  • Continuing to measure your Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt project

    Now that you have submitted your Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt report for your certification, you are encouraged to monitor the results that you have set in your goals on a quarterly basis. Operational Excellence has created a SharePoint site…

    Read more: Continuing to measure your Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt project

  • 2022/2023 Year End Timelines and Procedures now available

    The 2022/23 Year End timelines and procedures are now available. Join us in the call-in session on March 7 to review the fiscal year-end timelines and procedures. This year’s campus cut-off for year-end processing is Wednesday, April 5.

    Read more: 2022/2023 Year End Timelines and Procedures now available

  • UBC Annual Screening Mammography Clinic on March 22, 2023

    The Screening Mammography Program (SMP) Mobile Services will once again be visiting the UBC Point Grey Campus. BC women ages 40 and up with a primary care provider can book a screening mammogram directly through the program without a doctor’s…

    Read more: UBC Annual Screening Mammography Clinic on March 22, 2023

  • Seminar: Everything you need to know about occupational sensitization

    Whether you work in a lab, animal facility, workshop, museum — or even an office, you may come into contact with sensitizers at your workplace. UBC Safety & Risk Services has invited industry and academia experts to educate the community…

    Read more: Seminar: Everything you need to know about occupational sensitization

  • Share your feedback on UBC’s Statements on Responsible Investing

    The UBC community is invited to comment on the Statements on Responsible Investing in preparation for the submission to the UBC Board of Governors in the Spring of 2023. The feedback period will be open until February 17, 2023.

    Read more: Share your feedback on UBC’s Statements on Responsible Investing

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