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: Read UBC’s 2025 Annual Financial Statements
Read UBC’s 2025 Annual Financial Statements
The Annual Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2025, are now available.
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Read more: UBC Smart Hydrogen Energy District (SHED) wins Green Building Award
UBC Smart Hydrogen Energy District (SHED) wins Green Building Award
UBC Smart Hydrogen Energy District (SHED) was awarded the Sustainable Architecture and Building (SAB) Magazine Green Building Commercial/Industrial (Small) Award. The SHED serves a hydrogen fueling spot as well as an educational hub and urban design showcase.
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Read more: Spatial empathy in action: New audio project gives voice to UBC’s custodial community
Spatial empathy in action: New audio project gives voice to UBC’s custodial community
Through immersive sound storytelling, UBC Geography Associate Professor of Teaching Dr. Siobhán Wittig McPhee invites listeners to experience campus through the hidden stories of those who keep it running behind the scenes.
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Read more: Welcome to the new members of our Transformation & Strategy Team
Welcome to the new members of our Transformation & Strategy Team
The VPFO’s Transformation & Strategy division is growing this summer with the addition of three new team members.
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Read more: New Tool to Enhance the Efficiency of Expense Report Management in Workday
New Tool to Enhance the Efficiency of Expense Report Management in Workday
We will launch of Expense Protect, a tool to help reduce time spent on manual review of Expense Reports in Workday. Expense Protect will analyze data trends from expense reports to provide insights.
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Divya Shetty joins Finance & Integrated Services as ISC Service Centre Manager
Divya Shetty joins Finance & Integrated Services as ISC Service Centre Manager
Welcome Divya Shetty, New ISC Service Centre Manager. Divya has been with the ISC since May 2023, in her first role as a Service Desk Support Specialist, where she demonstrated an exemplary work ethic, people-first approach and unwavering commitment to…
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Read more: Eric Alister joins Safety & Risk Services as Privacy & Information Security Risk Advisor
Eric Alister joins Safety & Risk Services as Privacy & Information Security Risk Advisor
Eric Alister joins Safety & Risk Services’ Privacy & Information Security Management (PrISM) team, stepping into the role of Privacy & Information Security Risk Advisor. Learn more about Eric.
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Read more: Get to know the senior leadership team: John Metras
Get to know the senior leadership team: John Metras
Fostering a culture of purpose driven leadership, get to know John Metras, Associate Vice-President, Facilities and his leadership vision: “I am an inclusive, action-oriented leader. I engage and empower my team and collaborate with stakeholders to build and maintain a…
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Read more: Get to know the senior leadership team: Parveen Mann
Get to know the senior leadership team: Parveen Mann
Fostering a culture of purpose driven leadership, get to know Parveen Mann, Director, Human Resources and her leadership vision: “I believe that if we focus on our collective purpose, collaborate and build trust with each other, and continuously learn and…
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Read more: Derek Ho joins Safety & Risk Services as Lead Advisor, Privacy & Information Security Risk
Derek Ho joins Safety & Risk Services as Lead Advisor, Privacy & Information Security Risk
Derek Ho joins Safety & Risk Services’ Privacy & Information Security Management (PrISM) team as Lead Advisor in Privacy & Information Security Risk. The SRS PrISM team delivers privacy and security risk assessments, campus-wide training and risk advisory services to…