Jeff Merlin is a finance leader specializing in strategic finance, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and growth strategy within the technology sector. He currently serves as Vice President of Strategic Finance at Harness, where he leads financial strategy initiatives that support scaling operations, go-to-market planning, and long-term business growth. Merlin joined Harness in 2019 and has progressed through several leadership roles, including Head of Strategic Finance and Senior Director of Strategic Finance, helping shape financial decision-making during key periods of expansion.
Before joining Harness, Merlin held finance leadership positions at OneLogin, serving as Director and later Senior Director of Finance, contributing to corporate financial planning and operational strategy. Earlier in his career, he spent nearly six years at Gap Inc. in Corporate FP&A roles, gaining experience in enterprise financial planning, forecasting, and corporate analysis. Merlin began his career as a research assistant at Robert Morris University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. His background spans both high-growth SaaS companies and large global enterprises, giving him a broad perspective on financial strategy, operational efficiency, and business scaling.
