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

  • Thomas Straley and team at UBC Technology Enterprise Facility

    UBC launches fifth year of the UniForum program

    This year we are launching year 5 of the program, and from May 29 to June 30 we will be collecting data relating to all professional staff at UBC, to better understand the types of activities they perform on a…

    Read more: UBC launches fifth year of the UniForum program

  • Update: Purchases under $3,500

    Learn more about the three options available for faculties, departments and units for purchases of goods and/or services up to $3,500 Canadian Dollars in value inclusive of taxes per person.

    Read more: Update: Purchases under $3,500

  • Attend the Adaptive Planning Reporting Tools Demo on April 27

    An online demo is being held to prepare the community for the transition from Hyperion to Workday’s Adaptive Planning for financial budgeting & forecasting in July.

    Read more: Attend the Adaptive Planning Reporting Tools Demo on April 27

  • “What are we doing? Where can we improve?” Continuous improvement in action

    Adam started at UBC as a Warehouse Clerk for UBC Bookstore in 2011 and moved into the role of Storeperson at Stores in UBC Facilities in 2016. Since then, through learning continuously, developing strong relationships and providing leadership, Adam has…

    Read more: “What are we doing? Where can we improve?” Continuous improvement in action

  • Announcing Helen Yung as the new Comptroller for UBC

    Helen joins us from Vancouver Coastal Health, where she has served as a valued senior finance leader for over 20 years, most recently as Executive Director, Controller and Financial Services.

    Read more: Announcing Helen Yung as the new Comptroller for UBC

People of the VPFO