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

  • VPFO MONDAY UPDATE – September 25, 2023

    The VPFO Update is a weekly snapshot that captures important university updates, work across VPFO departments, and relevant resources. Sent on September 25, 2023.

    Read more: VPFO MONDAY UPDATE – September 25, 2023

  • Nikki Reiter and Betty Han join the VPFO Project Management Office as Continuous Improvement Program Manager

    Nikki joins the VPFO Project Management Office from the Integrated Renewal Program (IRP) – Student, where she served as Acting Associate Director, Transformation & Change Management leading a team of change management specialists to support UBC’s transition to Workday Student.…

    Read more: Nikki Reiter and Betty Han join the VPFO Project Management Office as Continuous Improvement Program Manager

  • Alan Ehrenholz joins Facilities’ Municipal Services as Municipal Engineer

    Alan will help enhance our technical expertise in civil engineering and asset stewardship. Alan’s passion and contribution towards community-oriented initiatives will help strengthen our equity, diversity and inclusion work while balancing the operational and maintenance needs for a resilient campus…

    Read more: Alan Ehrenholz joins Facilities’ Municipal Services as Municipal Engineer

  • Fostering a culture of purpose-driven leadership

    Welcome to the hustle and bustle of a full campus! I have to say, that’s the first time I’ve seen over 5,000 people line up for a hamburger… What a welcome back to the Vancouver campus! The new school year…

    Read more: Fostering a culture of purpose-driven leadership

  • VPFO MONDAY UPDATE – September 18, 2023

    The VPFO Update is a weekly snapshot that captures important university updates, work across VPFO departments, and relevant resources. Sent on September 18, 2023.

    Read more: VPFO MONDAY UPDATE – September 18, 2023

People of the VPFO