Muhammad Areeb Asif

About Muhammad Areeb Asif

I’m an FP & A and Finance Transformation specialist who focuses on turning complex data into decisions people actually use. I’ve worked across Tesco and Grant Thornton, supporting large, multi-entity organizations through change rather than just reporting results.My work spans budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and KPI reporting, alongside hands-on involvement in PMO/TMO-led finance transformations, from operating model design to system-driven change using Oracle Finance / Oracle Cloud EPM and SAP S/4HANA & ECC (FICO, CO, CO-PA).

Experience

1. Finance & Cloud Transformation Consultant

   Esset Technology

   Nov 2024 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Supported end-to-end SAP FICO implementation, contributing to GL, AP/AR, Asset Accounting, and Cost Center configuration, UAT testing, and MM/SD integration, improving reporting accuracy and accelerating month-end closeAI-driven financial planning initiatives integrating ERP, cloud infrastructure, and predictive analytics to enhance enterprise forecasting accuracy.Built cloud cost optimization models using consumption-based analytics, improving budget governance and infrastructure ROI.Designed driver-based financial models for cloud transformation programs, quantifying infrastructure, licensing, and integration costs.Applied machine learning techniques to identify cost anomalies and optimize cloud resource allocation.Supported finance transformation initiatives aligning ERP modernization with AI-enabled decision support systems.Automated FP & A reporting through cloud-based data pipelines, improving reporting speed and data accuracy.Developed scenario and sensitivity analysis models for cloud migration investments and digital transformation programs.Partnered with IT and finance leadership to align cloud strategy with long-range financial planning (LRP).Leveraged Power BI, SQL, and AI tools to translate large ERP datasets into executive-level financial insights.Improved capital allocation decisions by integrating predictive analytics into enterprise budgeting processes.Conducted cloud spend variance analysis across multi-year transformation programs to strengthen cost governance.Built financial dashboards linking operational KPIs with cloud infrastructure utilization metrics.

Education

• University of Delaware

  Master of Science - MS, Finance

• Coventry University London

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Accounting and Finance