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Operations Business
SAP Division
SAP FI Consultant
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I will grow with the team and be a colleague who brings positive energy to others.
Q1. Introduce yourself in one sentence and tell us what you mainly do in the team.
Hello, I am the Finance 담당 responsible for maintaining the SAP FCM system for the Daewoong Group. I primarily handle SAP FI, while my colleague focuses on CO, and together we ensure the stable operation of the group’s financial systems. For FI, I manage the operation, improvement, and issue response related to accounting functions such as general ledger, accounts receivable/payable, asset accounting, and financial statements. My colleague supports cost settlement, profitability analysis, internal orders, and profit or cost center performance analysis through CO. We reflect accounting requirements tailored to the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, and during closing periods we help improve efficiency and management decision-making by verifying data consistency across affiliates, responding to user inquiries, and identifying training and improvement initiatives. I also oversee overall system operations, including interface errors, authorization and master data issues, document processing, and closing report improvements, while analyzing change impacts and establishing release plans. My core responsibility is minimizing risk while maintaining business standards.
Q2. What made you join this team?
While majoring in Management Information Systems, I became interested in ERP. During SAP training courses, I experienced how accounting theory is implemented through the FI/CO modules, which strengthened my conviction to pursue expertise in Finance. I believed idsTrust was an ideal place for growth because of its specialized operational know-how in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, its strong collaboration with the Daewoong Group, and its standardized processes covering implementation through maintenance. I joined to gain hands-on experience in designing systems by distinguishing between standard and exceptional requirements from various affiliates, and in handling data integrity and internal controls through monthly closing, financial settlement, and audit responses. I was also attracted to the culture of proposing improvements beyond simple system operation. I aimed to analyze master data issues in large-scale environments to reduce recurrence and help establish changes through education and guidelines. Ultimately, I aspire to grow into a SAP Finance expert who leads the standardization and automation of financial processes.
Q3. If you could describe our team in one word, what would it be?
If I had to describe our team in one word, it would be “Partner.” Members with expertise in core modules such as SCM and FCM share their knowledge and experience generously, creating strong synergy. Regardless of module responsibility or seniority, boundaries are not rigid, and when a problem arises, we work together as if it were our own task to identify the cause and design solutions. Even during lunch or team gatherings, we communicate openly and build trust, and that bond translates into faster collaboration and higher-quality outcomes. Tasks that are difficult to solve alone are addressed through creative solutions as a team, which defines our identity. In complex integration issues, the experience of senior members and the perspectives of junior members combine to produce better solutions. Because questions are encouraged freely, trial and error is reduced, and we document solutions to share knowledge. We consider ourselves partners because we create customer success together and help each other grow.
Q4. Tell us about three moments from your daily routine.
My day begins at 9 a.m. with the FCM team meeting. We share system issues and customer requests that occurred the previous day and assign priorities and responsibilities for the day to eliminate bottlenecks. At 1 p.m., the main operational work begins, where I handle user inquiries, support closing and settlement tasks, work on improvement initiatives, and manage project tasks simultaneously. When necessary, I collaborate with other module specialists to complete the process from root cause analysis to testing and implementation. At 5 p.m., before leaving work, I review completed tasks, document results, and reconfirm next actions, schedules, and closing risks for unresolved issues. I also structure the next day’s tasks using a checklist to ensure continuity. Throughout the day, I monitor batch jobs and interfaces to detect early signs of system issues. Change requests are categorized based on impact and priority and reflected in release plans. Before finishing the day, I share progress updates with relevant stakeholders to align expectations.
Q5. Please share one habit that helps you work effectively.
One habit I follow to perform my work well is “designing from the user’s perspective.” Rather than focusing only on technically correct solutions, I prioritize workflows that are actually convenient for users. Because FI/CO screens and processes can be complex, I simplify them according to usage frequency and shorten access paths for frequently used functions to reduce working time. When introducing new features or improvements, I communicate closely with responsible users to organize workflows, exception handling, and closing scenarios in advance. If necessary, I accompany them on-site to observe the actual input and verification processes. After implementation, I collect feedback and reflect it quickly. I believe this iterative approach is the most reliable way to improve customer satisfaction and system utilization. I also document test cases for before-and-after comparisons and distribute user guides, working under the principle that “ease of understanding” is a key measure of quality.
Q6. When was the moment you felt most proud recently?
One of the most rewarding moments in my career was when we built the Daewoong Group researcher effort management system and received an S-grade evaluation, while also being selected as the best team of the quarter with related departments. By planning and implementing an interface between PCMS (effort management) and SAP, we structured the entire workflow from effort registration to cost allocation. We successfully implemented a stable structure for automatically allocating R&D costs. Compared to competitor cases, the system was developed with minimal cost, achieving cost reduction as well. As the first internal project led by the Finance team, it was especially meaningful. By coordinating requirements across multiple departments, I gained end-to-end experience from design and testing to system launch. It was a project that left both tangible results and valuable learning. Through this experience, I developed a deeper understanding of cost structures and allocation principles and even participated in KPI design. We also documented standard deliverables that can be reused in similar future projects.
Q7. Can you share a challenging experience and what you learned from it?
Although it was challenging, the experience from which I learned the most was the financial closing process and the PCE transition project. During closing, I handled tasks ranging from extracting FI closing and audit data to CO cost settlement. Understanding the entire flow in which FI data is allocated to cost centers, orders, and products was quite complex. However, by repeatedly performing monthly closings, I systematized the module integration structure, data validation checkpoints, and audit response standards, eventually expanding my work to cost analysis for executive reporting. During the PCE transition, I went beyond operational tasks and directly performed FI/CO IMG settings, gaining a deeper understanding of implementation principles such as chart of accounts structure, cost elements, and cost center hierarchies. The greatest achievement was being able to explain why the system works the way it does. I also learned the importance of impact analysis and test scenario design and improved knowledge transfer and issue prevention through proper documentation.
Q8. Please share a message of encouragement and a preparation tip for future idsTrust members.
Finally, the advice I would like to give to future idsTrust members is: “Study both technology and business together.” While technical capabilities such as ABAP development are important in SAP, the essence of the work lies in understanding the customer’s business processes and implementing or improving them through systems. For those who want to work in the Finance area in particular, building a solid foundation in accounting fundamentals—such as journal entries, accounts, financial closing, and internal controls—is essential for rapid growth. idsTrust provides many opportunities to encounter real-world challenges through its specialized experience in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries and its work with large-scale clients. The company also actively adopts modern technology trends such as AI, big data, cloud, and RPA. If you maintain a mindset of continuous learning and curiosity, many opportunities will open up. Approach challenges with confidence. Ask questions quickly when you do not know something, and record and share what you learn. This will accelerate your growth. I look forward to working together.
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