Naren Herat
Finance Director - Operations Controller @ Cummins Inc. | MBA in Accounting and Finance
- Role
- Director of Finance - Operations & Supply Chain at Cummins Inc.
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Naren Herat
As a Finance Director at Cummins Inc, I leverage my MBA in Accounting and Finance to oversee the financial operations of the global supply chain and operations for Cummins ReCon. With over 15 years of experience in finance, I have developed strong skills in financial planning, analysis, and reporting, and operations finance. I am passionate about driving business growth and improving operational efficiency through data-driven decision making and strategic planning. I am always eager to learn new skills and technologies that can enhance my performance and contribute to the success of the organization.
Experience
Director of Finance - Operations & Supply Chain
Jan 2022 — Present
Serve as the strategic finance partner to executive leadership for Corporate New and ReCon Parts Manufacturing, driving long-term growth and operational performance across multiple global sites. Lead a global finance organization encompassing plant controllers, FP & A, and supply chain finance teams; oversee annual operating plans, forecasting, KPI management, and capital allocation. Partner with operations and supply chain leaders to shape and execute multi-year transformation and capacity strategies, including plant start-ups, closures, and new product introductions. Lead financial governance and standardization across the recon manufacturing network, enhancing transparency, performance visibility, and decision quality. Drive continuous improvement through inventory optimization, warehousing efficiency, and cost productivity initiatives. Lead restructuring of plant finance teams (20+ professionals), resulting in improved agility, accountability, and business alignment. Active member of the operations leadership team, influencing key business decisions, growth initiatives, and investment strategies.
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting and Finance
2008 — 2010
University of St. Thomas
Master of Business Administration, Accounting and Finance
Concordia College
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting and Business/Management
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