Data Analytics Scientist

CF Industries; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two medical plan options

Health savings plan with company match

Dental and vision benefits

Well-being incentive program

401(k) with employer contribution 10–-

Paid time off

Job summary

CF Industries is seeking an Internal Audit Data Analytics Scientist to use statistics and data tools to improve audit efficiency and risk assessment. You will support multiple audits across IT, operations, and finance while partnering with IT and audit leadership.

The role requires 3+ years in advanced analytics and data visualization, with Python/SQL/R and cloud tools like Databricks or Synapse. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits accompany flexible work options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in analytics, IT, or related field.
• 3+ years of advanced analytics and data visualization experience.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL and/or R.
• Experience with Tableau/Power BI and cloud analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve audits using statistics and tech.
• Collaborate with IT Audit, Data Analytics Director, and managers.
• Extract, transform, load, and validate data from systems.
• Script, visualize, and analyze data to support risk assessments.
• Develop prototypes to automate manual audit processes.

Skills

Advanced analytics

Data visualization

Programming

Cloud analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in analytics or related field

Master’s preferred

Tools

Python

SQL

R

Tableau

Power BI

Databricks

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse

SharePoint

AuditBoard/ Archer

Job description

Sep 21, 2026

$75,400 - $99,600/year

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:

Finance & Accounting

Job Summary:

As an Internal Audit Data Analytics (DA) Scientist, you will be challenged with identifying risk and increasing efficiencies through the use of data analytics tools and processes. Leveraging analytics, you will support 5-6 audits annually, spanning various processes within Information Technology, Operations, Compliance, General Accounting and Reporting, etc. In addition to supporting audits, you will identify opportunities across CF Industries to leverage your advanced analytics and data modeling skills to provide business partners with insights and opportunities to potentially strengthen their monitoring and analytics capabilities.

Job Description:

Major Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify forward-looking opportunities to leverage statistics and technology to improve efficiency and quality of audits, operations and management reporting, and underlying risk management and assessment processes.
• Collaborate with the IT Audit and Data Analytics Director, Lead Data Analytics Scientist, and Audit Managers to understand the in-scope business risks and associated business processes to develop data-driven objectives to assess risks and controls.
• Work with business partners to learn the systems and data-sources to extract, transform, load, and validate the data.
• Use analytics tools to script/program/visualize the data while planning and executing audit analytics objectives.
• Analyze and document observations and potential issues for use throughout an audit.
• Explore continuous monitoring opportunities to inform the annual risk assessment process.
• Proactively develop prototypes to mechanize manual audit processes to improve audit efficiency and quality.
• Co-facilitate CF’s Data & Analytics Forum to upskill analytic and visualization skills of analytics professionals throughout the company.
• Bachelor’s (preferably Master’s) degree in Analytics, Mathematics, Information Technology, or related field.
• At least 3 years of advanced analytics and data visualization experience (Tableau/PowerBI).
• Programming experience in Python, SQL, and/or R.
• Exposure to cloud analytics tools like Databricks and Azure analytics resources like Data Factory and Synapse.
• Proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint and GRC systems (e.g., AuditBoard, Archer), or similar electronic workpaper management tool.

The estimated base pay for the position is typically between $75,400 - $99,600

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.

• incentive program is available to all full-time employees
• 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
• Flexible Work Arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance

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 [e-mail] .

Our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably.

CF Industries is a leading global manufacturer of nitrogen fertilizers, committed to sustainable energy solutions that efficiently support agricultural productivity and global food security.