HR Planning & Budgeting Specialist

cermaticom· People Operations
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Company Description

Cermati is a financial technology (fintech) startup based in Indonesia. Cermati simplifies the process of finding and applying for financial product by bringing everything online so people can shop around for financial products online and can apply online without having to physically visit a bank.

Our team hailed from Silicon Valley Tech companies such as Google, Microsoft, LinkedIn and Sofi as well as Indonesian startups such as Doku, Touchten. We have graduates from well known universities such as Universitas Indonesia, ITB, Stanford, University of Washington, Cornell and many others. We are building a company with the same culture of openness, transparency, drive and meritocracy as Silicon Valley companies. Join us in our cause to build a world class fintech company in Indonesia.

Job Description

  • Develop the annual HR budget projection (salaries, allowances, bonuses, insurance, training, and other HR operational costs) through a cross-department consolidation process while considering the overall company budget.
  • Manage the consolidation and validation process of workforce requirements from all departments as the basis for preparing the annual Manpower Planning (MPP) document.
  • Conduct periodic evaluations of the alignment between actual workforce fulfillment and the manpower plan based on available data, and prepare analysis and follow-up recommendations.
  • Perform regular reconciliation and analysis between the HR budget and actual costs (Actual vs Budget), including identifying deviations and forward projections.
  • Prepare periodic projections and forecasts of labor costs based on realization trends and changes in requirements.
  • Present regular reports to management regarding HR cost trends and headcount movements to support decision-making.
  • Conduct analysis of the labor cost to revenue ratio to support cost control and productivity evaluation.
  • Prepare and provide reports on the realization of MPP and HR budgets according to the needs of related functions (Finance, Corporate Strategy, etc.).

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Management, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • 5–8 years of experience in HR, Finance, or planning roles, with a strong background in budgeting and manpower planning.
  • Solid understanding of workforce planning concepts and HR budget management.
  • Proven ability to perform data reconciliation and analyze variances effectively.
  • Familiarity with key labor cost metrics (e.g., Labor Cost to Revenue, cost per employee, etc.).
  • Strong data processing and analytical skills, with proficiency in handling large datasets.

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This HR Planning & Budgeting Specialist role at cermaticom is based in Jakarta, Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia, id. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the HR Planning & Budgeting Specialist role at cermaticom full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a HR Planning & Budgeting Specialist role in the People Operations department at cermaticom.
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This HR Planning & Budgeting Specialist position at cermaticom was posted on Apr 2, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
HR Planning & Budgeting Specialist
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