You will lead the finance function for Linde Services Incorporated in the United States, collaborating closely with the President, Business Directors, and cross functional partners leading the finance function In this role you will prepare and present detailed monthly reports on financial results, including profit and loss, headcount, capital expenditures, and working capital preparing monthly financial reports You shall monitor and manage key business drivers while communicating trends and integrating finance and accounting into daily operations managing business drivers Additionally drive digital improvements and strategic initiatives that reduce fixed costs, maximize productivity, minimize bad debt, and strengthen working capital driving digital and strategic improvements Furthermore provide financial consulting and strategic support through presentations, analysis, and capital expenditure evaluations providing financial consulting You are expected to report monthly business trends to management and coordinate with sales and Customer Financial Services on days sales outstanding and late‑paying customers reporting business trends Lastly validate and approve capital spend and productivity projects while managing a small team of direct reports managing capital spend and teams