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: Driving safely on campus
Driving safely on campus
Driving safely on and around UBC campuses is essential. To help, we have put together some basic safety guidelines to ensure a safe campus, and remember, the pedestrian always has the right of way.
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Read more: Pedestrian safety on campus
Pedestrian safety on campus
Safety practices for walking are just as important as those for riding on a bus or in a car. Click through for some simple road safety guidelines to prevent pedestrian injuries.
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Read more: Equity & Inclusion Office working to make washrooms on campus more inclusive, accessible
Equity & Inclusion Office working to make washrooms on campus more inclusive, accessible
The project started in 2019 when the Provost’s office asked representatives from UBC Infrastructure Development and the EIO to meet with external consultants to conduct a campus-wide consultation on making washrooms safe and comfortable for everyone on campus.
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Read more: New UBC Vancouver student residences opens with gifted names from Musqueam
New UBC Vancouver student residences opens with gifted names from Musqueam
Five new UBC Vancouver student residence buildings, initially called UBC Pacific Residence, were formally opened at a special naming ceremony hosted by xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band).
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Read more: Donna Caedo joins Customer Services & Informatics as EMMS Sustainment Business Analyst
Donna Caedo joins Customer Services & Informatics as EMMS Sustainment Business Analyst
As a Business Analyst, Donna will be working closely with the Facilities team on all items related to Planon, which includes responding to ServiceNow tickets, reviewing/addressing backlog items, ensuring various business activities are successfully completed in Planon, and much more.
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Esther Li promoted to Senior Financial Processing Specialist in Treasury
Esther Li promoted to Senior Financial Processing Specialist in Treasury
Reporting to Chen Shi, Treasury Accounting Manager, Esther will continue to be responsible for the incoming payments while playing a critical role in more complicated bank reconciliations and other banking side responsibilities.
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Read more: Creating inclusive spaces beyond the public realm
Creating inclusive spaces beyond the public realm
Jen Sheel takes pride in what her team does… and it shows. When you meet Jen, one of the first things you see is her dedication to making UBC a place that invites and builds connections. She fiercely believes that…
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Read more: Josephine Shen joins the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team as a Financial Analyst
Josephine Shen joins the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team as a Financial Analyst
In her new role, Josephine will play a key role in developing the Strategic Initiatives’ multi-year forecasting model and maintaining various financial models (i.e. Contingency and PAEI) at UBC.
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Read more: Celebrating UBC VPFO’s long-serving member inductees in 2022
Celebrating UBC VPFO’s long-serving member inductees in 2022
The VPFO team has a number of long service member inductees this year. This is an amazing personal accomplishment for the individuals and a true testament to their devotion to service at UBC.
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Read more: Holly Shepherd promoted to Director, Treasury
Holly Shepherd promoted to Director, Treasury
Holly Shepherd has been promoted to Director, Treasury with overall responsibility for overseeing tax, contracts, leases & licences, housing loans, payment card industry compliance, service levy and Treasury Accounting.