Finance Lead

About the job

Were Hiring: Finance Lead ( qualified CA )Location: Noida (In-office) About The Cinnamon Kitchen (TCK)At The Cinnamon Kitchen, we are redefining snacking with plant-based, organic, and gluten-free foodsfrom spreads and cookies to cakes and breads. Every product is thoughtfully crafted without preservatives, enriched with nutrients, and designed to support healthier everyday choices. Role OverviewThe Cinnamon Kitchen is looking for a Finance Lead to take ownership of the finance function in a high-growth consumer business environment. We are looking for someone who ideally brings experience from startup or emerging consumer brands, understands fast-paced business decision-making, and can build finance systems that support scale. What Youll Do

• As an early finance hire, you'll step into a Deputy CFO-like role and take full ownership of the finance function.
• You will build and implement processes and controls to prevent value leakage, and manage monthly closings, MIS reporting, and internal financial hygiene.
• Working closely with the CEO and founding team, you'll play a strategic role in driving growth and profitability through financial insights, pricing strategies, and data-driven decision-making.
• This role offers end-to-end exposure across business finance, FP&A, working capital management, accounts receivable/payable, vendor negotiations, compliance, budgeting, and fund flow managementgiving you a 360 view of finance in a high-growth startup.

What Were Looking For

• CA qualification is mandatory
• 2+ years of experience in finance; startup or high-growth environment strongly preferred
• Experience in consumer brands, D2C, food, FMCG, or startup ecosystems will be an advantage
• Excellent analytical skills and a solid grip on Excel and financial modeling
• High ownership mindset with the ability to independently build processes from the ground up
• Agile, curious, and open to learningespecially in a fast-moving, dynamic startup environment
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and taking initiative in unstructured situations
• Strong in communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management
• A team player with the ability to lead through empathy, clarity, and accountability

Why Join Us?This role gives you a front-row seat to the workings of a rapidly scaling consumer brand. You'll have the opportunity to set up the finance function from scratch, gain full-spectrum exposure across financial domains, and work directly with senior leadership to shape the companys growth. If you're looking to accelerate your career in startup finance, this is your platform. How to ApplySend your resume to career@cinnamon.kitchenSubject line: Your Name | Finance Lead