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

  • Forecasting for a solid future

    Raffaela works with her team to ensure a sound financial position for UBC for generations to come. Read more about what it’s like working in a team as diverse as Treasury, what respect means to her professionally, and how she…

    Read more: Forecasting for a solid future

  • Realigning Operational Excellence to Support Key Initiatives for the VPFO and UBC

    The VPFO Senior Leadership Team has been working together to review, simplify, and prioritize the projects in our portfolio’s Strategic Plan. To enable key projects for the VPFO and UBC, we’re realigning some of our key resources.

    Read more: Realigning Operational Excellence to Support Key Initiatives for the VPFO and UBC

  • Diving into biodiversity and sustainability: Environmental education and cultural exchange at St’a7mes School

    This initiative brings together individuals from various backgrounds and communities, including Elders, settlers, and Indigenous communities; and  aims to foster cultural exchange, a deeper understanding of biodiversity and sustainable practices, as well as an enhanced collective responsibility for the environment.

    Read more: Diving into biodiversity and sustainability: Environmental education and cultural exchange at St’a7mes School

  • Upcoming road closures on UBC Vancouver campus as of June 19, 2023

    Find more information about upcoming road closures around the UBC Vancouver campus as of June 19, 2023. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

    Read more: Upcoming road closures on UBC Vancouver campus as of June 19, 2023

  • Are you setting up your international supplier correctly?

    In order to ensure smooth processing of supplier invoices and purchase orders, please ensure international supplier setup and change requests are completed well in advance. Here are a few reminders from our Customer Support team in UBC Financial Operations.

    Read more: Are you setting up your international supplier correctly?

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