Jacques
Marais
Financial Director | Strategist | Founder | Entrepreneur | ACMA CGMA
📍 City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · Open to opportunities | Sunshine Coast, QLD (relocating)
I help businesses find, win and grow more customers through a combination of commercial intelligence, data, AI and automation — turning real market signals into measurable growth and long-term value.
Turning data into
real opportunities.
I'm a Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA CGMA) and commercial strategist with a strong foundation in finance, strategy and data. I combine deep financial and commercial insight with modern AI and automation to help businesses identify high-value opportunities, acquire more customers and grow sustainably.
Through FrictionZero, I focus on evidence-led customer acquisition — using real market data, commercial intelligence and intelligent systems to remove friction, increase visibility and turn demand into revenue.
Market analysis, positioning and growth strategy
Global trade data, buyer/supplier insights and opportunity identification
Intelligent systems to acquire, engage and convert customers
Budgeting, modelling, performance and strategic decision support
SEO, content, authority and omnichannel acquisition
Partnerships, new markets and scalable growth opportunities
Strategic direction, brand leadership, digital growth and innovation across the organisation.
Financial strategy, investment management and business growth.
Financial management and operational finance.
Finance leadership and management accounting.
Fund accounting and financial reporting (IFRS/UK GAAP).
Less friction.
More customers.
A focused conversation about your market, your opportunities and how to win more customers.
MORE CUSTOMERS.