Contracting Plus

Meet Our People

We're here to support your success. We're a people business and believe our success comes from building strong relationships with our clients and each other. Click on the links to get to know us or better still pop in. We'd love to meet you in person.

Michael Dineen

Michael Dineen

Executive Chair & Founder

Michael founded Contracting PLUS in 2002 and is the Chairman of Contracting PLUS, which has offices in Dublin, Cork, London and Mahe, India.

He holds a B. Comm and is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland.

Michaels drive and ambition has seen the company grow under his stewardship, and Contracting PLUS now employs more than 150 people around the globe, and works with many other Independent Contractors on a project basis.

Michael continually comes up with new approaches and initiatives allowing Contracting PLUS to expand the services to Contractors and giving opportunities to our personnel to grow. Michael is always open to new challenges and ideas. He has a passion for health & fitness and new ways of ‘thinking and doing’ to thrive in the 21stCentury.

Jimmy Sheehan

Jimmy Sheehan

Managing Director

Jimmy is a Fellow of Certified Public Accountants (FCPA). Before joining Contracting PLUS, he built and sold his own successful accountancy practice and worked as a Consultant to some of Ireland’s best known accountancy practices. He’s passionate about helping Independent Professionals maximise their income with smart tax planning and great, everyday advice. Jimmy is a regular contributor and speaker on the topic of the high-skilled, self-employed professionals in Ireland.

Jeanne Murphy

Jeanne Murphy

Client Relationship Director

Jeanne has been with Contracting PLUS team since 2004 and has been instrumental in the growth and development of the company.  As Client Relationship Director Jeanne is committed to delivering the best customer experience to our Contractors. She brings her passion and drive to a key role within the company. Jeanne is a qualified Accountant, FCPA, and marries accounting with customer service to deliver the most compliant Contractor Experience.  Prior to joining Contracting PLUS, Jeanne worked in a variety of roles around the globe, gathering expertise and different perspectives from locations as varied as London, the Middle East and Australia.  In her down time Jeanne likes nothing better than getting lost in the countryside, discovering new places to walk and looking for her next interior design project!

Brian Harrington

Brian Harrington

IT Director

Brian is our IT Director and along with his team in both Ireland and India is responsible for the overall IT strategy for the company. Brian has over 25 years’ experience in IT Operations, Strategy and Management spanning a number of business sectors including the Pharmaceutical, Telecoms and Financial sectors. Brian holds an Honours Degree in Microelectronics and Computing and when in “offline mode” enjoys running and mindfulness

Fiona Smith

Fiona Smith

General Manager

Fiona joined Contracting Plus in 2004. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree, Higher Diploma in Education and is a Qualified Financial Advisor. Fiona brought with her a wealth of knowledge from the Financial Services, Retail and Accounting Practices in Ireland and UK. She initially led the Finance Team before becoming our Financial Controller in 2008.

In 2013 Fiona was promoted to General Manager. Her operational knowledge makes Fiona an integral part of the Management team. She is also involved in our India Operation and has been instrumental in its success. Fiona loves to spend her spare time in the gym and out on the water in the summer months.

David Santry

David Santry

Financial Controller

David is our Financial Controller and a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants as well as a member of the Irish Tax Institute. Before joining Contracting PLUS, David’s accountancy career saw him work in both practice and industry, with an expertise in the water industry in Ireland. When not working David enjoys football and spending time with his wife and young twins

Jennifer Doyle

Jennifer Doyle

Commercial Director

Jennifer is our Commercial Director and your first point of contact if you’re considering a contract role. Before joining Contracting PLUS, Jennifer worked in the telecommunications industry and completed a Masters in Performance Psychology. She’s committed to ensuring that new contractors receive fast, quality and friendly advice when starting out on their contracting career.

 

Christopher O'Callaghan

Christopher O'Callaghan

Team Manager - Dedicated Account Manager

Christopher joined Contracting Plus in 2016. Prior to joining Contracting Plus, Christopher worked in a variety of financial and customer service management roles in the shared services industry.

Christopher brings a wealth of his financial expertise from his previous roles where he operated as financial credit and debt collection manager.

Christopher has studied the accounting technician Ireland diploma and is currently undertaking the CIMA qualification.

In his down time Christopher enjoys travelling with his wife and exploring various cultures of the world.

Joanne McGrath

Joanne McGrath

Team Manager - Personal Limited Company

On her return to Ireland in June 2013, Joanne joined Contracting PLUS having spent a number of years working in London. As a graduate in Accounting from University College Cork, Joanne is currently studying for her qualification with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. She plays a vital role in managing our Personal Limited Company Team. Joanne’s experience and customer focus is fundamental in the delivery of our service and brings enthusiasm and passion to our business. Of an evening, you will find Joanne practically up side down as she is an avid yoga enthusiast.

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