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.
News from the VPFO
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Read more: Attend the Adaptive Planning Reporting Tools Demo on April 27
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.
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Read more: “What are we doing? Where can we improve?” Continuous improvement in action
“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…
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Read more: Announcing Helen Yung as the new Comptroller for UBC
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.
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Read more: Learning beyond the classroom: A collaborative effort between UBC Facilities & the School of Population & Public Health
Learning beyond the classroom: A collaborative effort between UBC Facilities & the School of Population & Public Health
Last month, UBC Facilities’ Building Operations was invited by Dr. Karen Bartlett, a Professor in the School of Population & Public Health (SPPH) to present to her Master of Science graduate class in the Occupational & Environmental Hygiene graduate program.
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Read more: Increase in mileage rate as of March 31, 2023
Increase in mileage rate as of March 31, 2023
UBC will be updating its mileage rate in alignment with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) prescribed rate: 68¢/km for the first 5,000 km driven and 62¢/km driven after that. The new rates will be available in Workday as of March…
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Welcome Emily Chow to the Financial Reporting team as a Senior Financial Analyst
Welcome Emily Chow to the Financial Reporting team as a Senior Financial Analyst
We are pleased to welcome Emily Chow to the Financial Reporting team as a Senior Financial Analyst. Read more in the Finance Portal [CWL required].
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Read more: Welcome Andrea Caners, Director, Financial Reporting
Welcome Andrea Caners, Director, Financial Reporting
Welcome Andrea Caners as she steps into the role of Director, Financial Reporting, as Lindsay Wyant is on maternity leave. Read more in the Finance Portal [CWL required].
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Read more: Welcome Raul Delgado, Workday Security and Access Manager, Finance & Integrated Services
Welcome Raul Delgado, Workday Security and Access Manager, Finance & Integrated Services
Raul brings over two decades of experience in Information Technology, with a strong focus on enterprise applications across their full lifecycle—from selection and implementation to integration, customization, and ongoing support. Throughout his career, Raul has held leadership roles in local…
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Read more: Erick Arines joins as Procurement Services Team Lead, Financial Services & Strategic Procurement
Erick Arines joins as Procurement Services Team Lead, Financial Services & Strategic Procurement
Join us in welcoming Erick Arines as the Procurement Services Team Lead in the Procurement Services Team. Read more in the Finance Portal [CWL required].
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Read more: Welcome Julia Findlay, Senior Financial Analyst, to the Financial Planning & Analysis team
Welcome Julia Findlay, Senior Financial Analyst, to the Financial Planning & Analysis team
We are excited to welcome Julia Findlay to the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team as our new Senior Financial Analyst. Read more in the Finance Portal [CWL Required].