Business Planning Lead - Central & Eastern Europe

Presentation of EssilorLuxottica

We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. Formed in 2018 by the combination of Essilor and Luxottica, our Company combines two centuries of innovation and human endeavour to elevate vision care and the consumer experience around it. 

We are home to the most loved and widely-recognized vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Our proprietary eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Our advanced lens technologies include Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions. We offer superior shopping and patient experiences with a network of 18,000 stores including world-class retail brands like Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and GrandVision. 

Every day, EssilorLuxottica’s more than 190,000 employees in 150 countries work towards a common mission to help people see more and be more. In 2021, the Company’s milestones included a collaboration with Meta to launch Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses; the acquisition of GrandVision bringing 39,000 new employees into our family; expansion of our International Employee Shareholding community, and the launch of Eyes on the Planet, our strategic approach to sustainability. 

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning & Leadership 

• Build and lead the business planning function across CEE, covering 15 countries and 20 entities. 

• Consolidate and analyze regional data to identify trends, performance variations, and strategic priorities. 

• Act as the strategic partner to the Regional Director, contributing to the midterm roadmap (H1 2026). 

2. Operational Excellence 

• Develop and implement dashboards and reporting tools within the first 6 months. 

• Drive cross-functional alignment between marketing, finance, and commercial teams. 

• Track execution of priorities and ensure accountability across the region. 

3. Team & Resource Management 

• Coordinate with ~10 business analysts across countries (dotted-line) and manage ~2 direct reports. 

• Map internal resources and foster collaboration across silos. 

• Promote a culture of agility, ownership, and collective spirit. 

4. Stakeholder Engagement 

• Serve as a connector across functions and geographies, ensuring strong communication and influence. 

• Interface with internal and external stakeholders to support strategic initiatives.