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Steve Rakusin

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Director Corporate Finance at Novanta Inc.
📍 Greater Boston, United States

Steve Rakusin is a strategic finance leader with extensive experience in the software, SaaS, and semiconductor industries. He is adept at driving financial strategy, leading M&A initiatives, and delivering significant cost optimizations. He holds an MBA from Babson F. W. Olin Graduate School of Business and a BBA from the Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst.

Outside of his professional life, Steve is likely engaged with his local community. Given his long-standing career and education in the Boston area, he probably enjoys the cultural and sporting events the region has to offer, balancing his demanding career with personal and family time.

As a finance lead, he successfully negotiated an international software acquisition, owning the complete NPV model for the deal.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Director Corporate Finance
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Boston, United States
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M&A Finance
Served as the M&A Finance lead for negotiations on an international software acquisition while at Aspen Technology, demonstrating experience in high-stakes corporate transactions.
SaaS Cost Optimization
Managed SaaS cost budgeting and negotiated strategic vendor relationships at PerkinElmer, focusing on optimizing recurring software expenses and improving financial reporting.
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Career

Work history

12-2025
Director Corporate Finance
Novanta Inc.
6-2023 - 6-2025
Senior Director Financial Planning Analysis
Analog Devices
10-2020 - 6-2023
Director, Financial Planning and Analysis
Aspen Technology
3-2019 - 10-2020
Senior Finance Manager
PerkinElmer, Inc.
3-2017 - 2-2019
Manager of FP&A
Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
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Education
2011 - 2014
MBA
Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business
2005 - 2009
BBA
Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst
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