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: Undergraduate Life Sciences Teaching Labs Renewal Project wins VRCA’s Gold Awards of Excellence
Undergraduate Life Sciences Teaching Labs Renewal Project wins VRCA’s Gold Awards of Excellence
After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) recognized the finest in BC’s construction industry at its 32nd annual Awards of Excellence gala. UBC’s Undergraduate Life Science Teaching Labs Renewal—Biological Sciences Building project was…
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Read more: Synchronizing our clocks at UBC
Synchronizing our clocks at UBC
As part of UBC’s asset renewal initiative for buildings and equipment on campus, a project has been identified to progressively upgrade all of UBC’s synchronized clock technology in order to improve service reliability for campus users, while reducing long-term maintenance…
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Read more: T2200S Forms Are Now Available for Faculty and Staff
T2200S Forms Are Now Available for Faculty and Staff
T2200S forms are now available for UBC faculty and staff in Workday. Full information about both options, including how to access the forms, is available on the UBC Finance website.
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Read more: T4/T4A Tax Slips Are Now Available for Faculty and Staff
T4/T4A Tax Slips Are Now Available for Faculty and Staff
UBC faculty and staff can now access their payroll-related 2021 T4 and T4A tax slips for personal income tax returns through Workday. Full information, including how to access the tax slips and request support, is available on the UBC Finance…
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Read more: New sanctions imposed against Russia in response to the unpredictable situation in Ukraine
New sanctions imposed against Russia in response to the unpredictable situation in Ukraine
Following the development in Ukraine, Canada is imposing new sanctions or expanding existing sanctions in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, effective immediately.
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Pierre-Olivier Whittom joins the Financial Planning and Analysis team as Senior Financial Analyst
Pierre-Olivier Whittom joins the Financial Planning and Analysis team as Senior Financial Analyst
Join us in welcoming Pierre-Olivier Whittom, who will be joining the Financial Planning & Analysis team within Comptroller as a Senior Financial Analyst starting May 20.
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Read more: Pam Corrigal joins as Manager, Long-term Financial Modelling & Planning
Pam Corrigal joins as Manager, Long-term Financial Modelling & Planning
Starting May 5, Pam Corrigal will be returning to UBC to assume the role of Manager, Long-term Financial Modelling & Planning in Treasury for an 18-month term.
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Read more: Girish Ananthanarayana joins Finance & Integrated Services as ISC Application Platform Support Senior Manager
Girish Ananthanarayana joins Finance & Integrated Services as ISC Application Platform Support Senior Manager
As the Senior Manager in Application Platform Support, Girish directs teams focused on reporting, security, and quality assurance.
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Read more: Helga Pereira joins Finance & Integrated Services as ISC Service Desk Manager
Helga Pereira joins Finance & Integrated Services as ISC Service Desk Manager
Helga joins the Integrated Service Centre (ISC) Service Desk team and will work alongside co-managers, Divya Shetty and Jimmy Gau, as well as Senior Manager, Veekay Padhi.
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Read more: Morteza Asadi appointed as Custodial Manager – Evenings
Morteza Asadi appointed as Custodial Manager – Evenings
Custodial Services is excited to welcome Morteza Asadi as Custodial Manager – Evenings to complete the leadership structure on this rotation, effective April 14.