IT Business Systems Analyst

Posted 4 Days Ago
Northbrook, IL, USA
In-Office
69K-91K Annually
Mid level
Energy
The Role
Support business systems across the systems life cycle: gather and document requirements, assist configuration, testing, implementation, and QA; create data visualizations and reports; coordinate with IT security, infrastructure, vendors, and business owners; monitor system health, track issues, and communicate project status following PM methodology.
Summary Generated by Built In
At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you’ll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas.  You’ll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions.  Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy.

Function:

Information TechnologyJob Summary:

The IT Business Systems Analyst - II participates in initiatives of all sizes across the supported Business Function.  You are a self-starting individual with an aptitude for creative and critical thinking.  You use your business expertise and enjoy collaborating with partners and helping implement positive change. 
You contribute to solutions that follow good data design and create insightful data visualizations to drive impactful business decisions. 
You love to collaborate with techies and subject matter experts to add to the vision. You balance tradeoffs with partners between development time, usability, and performance needs. You think critically, deliver, and execute effectively and collaborate cross-functionally with business and IT peers. You nurture positive, professional relationships, acting as a trusted teammate and a respectful challenger.
CF Industries has a cloud first IT Strategy. We've invested in the good stuff; SAP, Salesforce, Workday, Azure, ServiceNow and Tableau and are working to get all our business units integrated.
Communication Skills
The foundations of your success include your attention to detail, listening to the requirement, and taking the initiatives all the way through to the finish line.
You're great at keeping everyone in the loop! You are skilled with today’s communication technologies, and you can interact well to ensure all are on the same page. We're looking for people who help clear roadblocks to reach our company’s objectives.

Job Description:

Major Responsibilities:

  • Assist in developing solutions through the systems life cycle following through in requirements, testing, configuration, and implementation.   

  • Capturing and documenting business needs and support creative solutions Deliver functional and technical requirements to development teams. 

  • Assist decision makers by creating and modifying insightful data visualizations and reporting to contribute to impactful business decisions. 

  • Contributes to projects in consultation with IT Security, Infrastructure Team, Business Owners, and Vendors. Implement projects through each phase as an active participant 

  • Ensures that all deliverables are completed in accordance with Project Management methodology; clearly and frequently communicates the status 

  • Participate in the future of business Systems while engaging and participating in System / Product selection & evaluation. 

  • Assist in defining, testing, and performing quality assurance to keep the business Systems current & reliable 

  • Perform operational activities on projects and enhancements, including monitoring resource needs, preparing documentations, status reports, key issues and/or change controls. 

  • Support the overall health of business systems at CF through system issue tracking and cross-functional alignment. 

Incumbent Attributes:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree (Information Technology/Computer Science) or its equivalent in a related field is typically preferred. 

  • Years of experience: 3+ years of related professional work experience may be preferred to complete all essential job functions  

Other unique job-relevant attributes: 

  • Some experience of and participation in the change process, attending change board as a representative 

  • Developing Knowledge of systems capabilities and business operations 

  • Basic Business test execution and planning/coordination experience 

  • Strong oral and written communication skills with organization and time management skills 

  • Ability to learn, demonstrate and apply knowledge of the business to deliver improvements in solutions and processes and better align IT Service with Business goal

Position Scope/Contribution 

  • Breadth of Scope:   Scope is typically within a single functional area or work team. May work across or interact/coordinate with multiple functions. The impact is generally limited to the functional area(s) supported. 

  • Communications and Interpersonal Skills: Regularly communicates both in writing and verbally. Explains ideas and thoughts and communicates with internal and external customers related to a work function. May communicate with others in addition to customers. Information exchanged generally requires basic knowledge. Minimal levels of influence and persuasion are required. 

  • Complexity Generally, applies theoretical knowledge of the functional discipline to understand and handle routine challenges or problems. Works within established procedures to handle routine matters specific to the job and function. 

  • Decision-Making Authority: Decisions are governed by established policies and procedures within normal job duties based on prior similar situations and precedents. Seeks guidance and decision-making from supervisor or lead for exceptions. 

  • Financial Accountability: Decisions made may impact profit or loss however decisions are governed by organizational policies and not personal independent actions. 

  • Strategic Influence: Does not impact strategic and operational planning and execution. 

The estimated base pay for the position is typically between $68,600 - $90,500

The actual base pay for the position may be influenced by factors such as education, training, skills, qualifications, competencies, years of experience, job-related knowledge, and scope of the role, and could be outside of the posted pay range.

In addition to base pay, an incentive program is available to all full-time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including two medical plan options, a health savings plan with a company contribution and a match, dental and vision benefits, a well-being incentive program, 401(k) Plan which provides a potential of receiving between 10% and 13% of employer’s contribution, life and disability insurance, paid time off programs and much more! Additionally, we offer several Flexible Work Arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

For more detailed information on the CF programs, please visit our Total Rewards website at: https://cftotalrewards.com/

FMLA:

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf


Employee Polygraph Protection Act

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf


  • Employees in Canada can learn more about their rights by viewing the “Canadian Human Rights Act”.

Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Recruitment Process 

As part of our recruitment process, CF Industries may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (“AI”) and machine learning technologies, to assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing candidates whose qualifications align with job-related criteria, including information provided during the application process such as resumes, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools support but do not replace human decision-making, and all final employment decisions are made by our Talent Acquisition team and/or hiring managers exercising independent judgment.


If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at CF Industries, need reasonable accommodation with the application process, or have questions about our use of AI, please call 847-405-2400 or contact us at [email protected].

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
  • 3+ years of related professional work experience
  • Capture and document business needs and deliver functional and technical requirements to development teams
  • Develop solutions through systems lifecycle including requirements, testing, configuration, and implementation
  • Create and modify data visualizations and reporting to support decision making
  • Participate in system/product selection and evaluation
  • Assist in defining, testing, and performing quality assurance and business test execution
  • Experience participating in change process and attending change board as a representative
  • Strong oral and written communication, organization, and time management skills
  • Ability to learn and apply business knowledge to improve solutions and align IT with business goals
  • Familiarity with enterprise systems (SAP, Salesforce, Workday, Azure, ServiceNow, Tableau)

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CF Industries Holdings, Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by CF Industries Holdings, Inc..

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay is considered competitive across many roles, often characterized as strong or top notch relative to similar employers. Compensation is described as fair for the work performed and paired with performance rewards in certain roles.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match alongside legacy pension plans, which are highlighted as a meaningful differentiator. These options are portrayed as supportive of long‑term financial security.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is characterized as high‑quality and comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, HSA support, and on‑site care in some locations. Wellbeing resources such as counseling and condition‑management programs further reinforce the health focus.

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The Company
HQ: Deerfield, IL
2,245 Employees
Year Founded: 1946

What We Do

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. The company is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. We operate manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, which are among the most cost-advantaged, efficient, and flexible in the world and an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America.

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